John Ridgeway Elem. vs Thomas Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
Thomas Benton Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Thomas Benton Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 1,159 | #1057 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11543 of 50,301 | #45615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 227 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ridgeway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 18.8).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 100%).
- •Thomas Benton Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Thomas Benton Elem. is the larger school with 232 students compared with 227.
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 John Ridgeway Elem. better than Thomas Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), John Ridgeway Elem. ranks higher (69.7 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 John Ridgeway Elem. and Thomas Benton Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Thomas Benton Elem.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Ridgeway Elem. and Thomas Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 and Thomas Benton Elem. is 1057th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).