Palisades Park Elementary vs River Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Park Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
940 students
River Gate Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
| Measure | Palisades Park Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | River Gate Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,457 | #611 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14350 of 50,301 | #34543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 940 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 36.2).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 99.6%).
- •River Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Palisades Park Elementary is the larger school with 940 students compared with 693.
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 Palisades Park Elementary better than River Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Park Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 36.2 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 Palisades Park Elementary and River Gate Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Park Elementary: 940. River Gate Elementary: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Park Elementary and River Gate Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Palisades Park Elementary is 170th of 1,457 and River Gate Elementary is 611th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).