Blackhurst Elementary vs John Ridgeway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhurst Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
227 students
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
| Measure | Blackhurst Elementary St. Charles, Missouri | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,159 | #249 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9841 of 50,301 | #11543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | St. Charles | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhurst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 69.7).
- •Blackhurst Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Blackhurst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 57.3%).
- •Blackhurst Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 15.1).
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 Blackhurst Elementary better than John Ridgeway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhurst Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 69.7 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 Blackhurst Elementary and John Ridgeway Elem.?
About 160 km in a straight line, between St. Charles and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhurst Elementary: 227. John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhurst Elementary and John Ridgeway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blackhurst Elementary is 194th of 1,159 and John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).