Polo Ridge Elementary vs Rea Farms STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polo Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Polo Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Rea Farms STEAM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 1,457 | #131 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4171 of 50,301 | #10149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 634 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polo Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 71.7).
- •Rea Farms STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 18.5%).
- •Rea Farms STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.1).
- •Rea Farms STEAM Academy is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 634.
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 Polo Ridge Elementary better than Rea Farms STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Polo Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.5 vs 71.7 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 Polo Ridge Elementary and Rea Farms STEAM Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polo Ridge Elementary: 634. Rea Farms STEAM Academy: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polo Ridge Elementary and Rea Farms STEAM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Polo Ridge Elementary is 41st of 1,457 and Rea Farms STEAM Academy is 131st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).