Cedar Ridge Elem. vs Thomas Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Thomas Benton Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Thomas Benton Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,159 | #1057 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #25023 of 50,301 | #45615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 18.8).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 100%).
- •Thomas Benton Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. is the larger school with 453 students compared with 232.
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 Cedar Ridge Elem. better than Thomas Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge Elem. ranks higher (50.2 vs 18.8 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 Cedar Ridge Elem. and Thomas Benton Elem.?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elem.: 453. Thomas Benton Elem.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elem. and Thomas Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cedar Ridge Elem. is 643rd of 1,159 and Thomas Benton Elem. is 1057th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).