Pond Elem. vs River Bend Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pond Elem.
Wildwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
River Bend Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Pond Elem. Wildwood, Missouri | River Bend Elem. Chesterfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,159 | #279 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10147 of 50,301 | #12610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Wildwood | Chesterfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pond Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 68.2).
- •River Bend Elem. does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Pond Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Pond Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 20.3%).
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 Pond Elem. better than River Bend Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pond Elem. ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.2 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 Pond Elem. and River Bend Elem.?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Wildwood and Chesterfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pond Elem.: 380. River Bend Elem.: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pond Elem. and River Bend Elem. rank in Missouri?
Pond Elem. is 206th of 1,159 and River Bend Elem. is 279th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).