Kent City Elementary School vs Ridgeview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent City Elementary School
Kent City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
555 students
| Measure | Kent City Elementary School Kent City, Michigan | Ridgeview Elementary School Sparta, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,581 | #382 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27696 of 50,301 | #15202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 537 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Kent City | Sparta |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 46.3).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 537.
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 Kent City Elementary School better than Ridgeview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 46.3 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 Kent City Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Kent City and Sparta in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent City Elementary School: 537. Ridgeview Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent City Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kent City Elementary School is 795th of 1,581 and Ridgeview Elementary School is 382nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).