Ridgeway Elementary vs Van Bokkelen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Van Bokkelen Elementary
Severn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Elementary Severn, Maryland | Van Bokkelen Elementary Severn, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 879 | #738 of 879 |
| National rank | #21969 of 50,301 | #44698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 9% |
| city | Severn | Severn |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 20.3).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 9%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 20%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 87%).
- •Van Bokkelen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Ridgeway Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 471.
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 Van Bokkelen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeway Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 20.3 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 Van Bokkelen Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Severn and Severn in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgeway Elementary: 551. Van Bokkelen Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgeway Elementary and Van Bokkelen Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ridgeway Elementary is 313th of 879 and Van Bokkelen Elementary is 738th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).