East Buchanan Elem. vs Ridge Meadows Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 364 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Buchanan Elem.
Gower · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
Ridge Meadows Elem.
Ellisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students
| Measure | East Buchanan Elem. Gower, Missouri | Ridge Meadows Elem. Ellisville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,159 | #82 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10244 of 50,301 | #5507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Gower | Ellisville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Meadows Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 71.5).
- •Ridge Meadows Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ridge Meadows Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Ridge Meadows Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 23.2%).
- •East Buchanan Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.1).
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 East Buchanan Elem. better than Ridge Meadows Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Meadows Elem. ranks higher (79.1 vs 71.5 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 East Buchanan Elem. and Ridge Meadows Elem.?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Gower and Ellisville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Buchanan Elem.: 267. Ridge Meadows Elem.: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Buchanan Elem. and Ridge Meadows Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Buchanan Elem. is 209th of 1,159 and Ridge Meadows Elem. is 82nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).