Ridge View Elementary vs Story Creek Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge View Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
Story Creek Elem
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
437 students
| Measure | Ridge View Elementary Belgrade, Montana | Story Creek Elem Belgrade, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 267 | #76 of 267 |
| National rank | #4728 of 50,301 | #15887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 438 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Belgrade | Belgrade |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 63.4).
- •Ridge View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 35%).
- •Ridge View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Ridge View Elementary is the larger school with 438 students compared with 437.
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 Ridge View Elementary better than Story Creek Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge View Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 63.4 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 Ridge View Elementary and Story Creek Elem?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Belgrade and Belgrade in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge View Elementary: 438. Story Creek Elem: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge View Elementary and Story Creek Elem rank in Montana?
Ridge View Elementary is 9th of 267 and Story Creek Elem is 76th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).