James A. Garfield Elementary School vs Ridgedale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Ridgedale Elementary School
Morral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | James A. Garfield Elementary School Marion, Ohio | Ridgedale Elementary School Morral, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1366 of 1,713 | #1105 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #33294 of 50,301 | #20703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Marion | Morral |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgedale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 38.0).
- •Ridgedale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Ridgedale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 306.
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 James A. Garfield Elementary School better than Ridgedale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgedale Elementary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 38.0 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 James A. Garfield Elementary School and Ridgedale Elementary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Marion and Morral in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Garfield Elementary School: 343. Ridgedale Elementary School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Garfield Elementary School and Ridgedale Elementary School rank in Ohio?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is 1366th of 1,713 and Ridgedale Elementary School is 1105th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).