Gardner Road Elementary School vs Ridge Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Road Elementary School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
444 students
Ridge Road School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
| Measure | Gardner Road Elementary School Horseheads, New York | Ridge Road School Horseheads, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,536 | #853 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11531 of 50,301 | #14552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 444 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Horseheads | Horseheads |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 65.4).
- •Gardner Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Gardner Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Ridge Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 36.7%).
- •Ridge Road School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Gardner Road Elementary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 369.
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 Gardner Road Elementary School better than Ridge Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Road Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 65.4 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 Gardner Road Elementary School and Ridge Road School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Horseheads and Horseheads in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Road Elementary School: 444. Ridge Road School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Road Elementary School and Ridge Road School rank in New York?
Gardner Road Elementary School is 709th of 2,536 and Ridge Road School is 853rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).