Eugene Field Elem. vs John Ridgeway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Field Elem.
Poplar Bluff · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
227 students
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
| Measure | Eugene Field Elem. Poplar Bluff, Missouri | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,159 | #249 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11228 of 50,301 | #11543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Poplar Bluff | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.1 vs 69.7).
- •Eugene Field Elem. does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Eugene Field Elem. does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 100%).
- •Eugene Field Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 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 Eugene Field Elem. better than John Ridgeway Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eugene Field Elem. and John Ridgeway Elem.?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Poplar Bluff and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Field Elem.: 227. John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Field Elem. and John Ridgeway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Eugene Field Elem. is 240th of 1,159 and John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).