John Ridgeway Elem. vs Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.0 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
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Ulysses S. Grant Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 1,159 | #185 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11543 of 50,301 | #9546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 227 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 69.7).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 31.1%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is the larger school with 296 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 Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses S. Grant Elem. ranks higher (72.6 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 John Ridgeway Elem. and Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Ulysses S. Grant Elem.: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Ridgeway Elem. and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. rank in Missouri?
John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is 185th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).