Ridgeway Elementary vs Riverview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway Elementary
Severn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
Riverview Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Elementary Severn, Maryland | Riverview Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 879 | #795 of 879 |
| National rank | #21969 of 50,301 | #46301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 15% |
| city | Severn | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 17.6).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 80.8%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Riverview Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 551.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgeway Elementary better than Riverview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeway Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ridgeway Elementary and Riverview Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Severn and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgeway Elementary: 551. Riverview Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgeway Elementary and Riverview Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ridgeway Elementary is 313th of 879 and Riverview Elementary is 795th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).