Applegate Elementary School vs Ruch Outdoor Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applegate Elementary School
Applegate · Public elementary · Grades K–8
92 students
Ruch Outdoor Community School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
| Measure | Applegate Elementary School Applegate, Oregon | Ruch Outdoor Community School Jacksonville, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 678 | #396 of 678 |
| National rank | #27344 of 50,301 | #34395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 92 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Applegate | Jacksonville |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Applegate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 36.4).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Ruch Outdoor Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.9).
- •Ruch Outdoor Community School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 92.
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 Applegate Elementary School better than Ruch Outdoor Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Applegate Elementary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 36.4 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 Applegate Elementary School and Ruch Outdoor Community School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Applegate and Jacksonville in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Applegate Elementary School: 92. Ruch Outdoor Community School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Applegate Elementary School and Ruch Outdoor Community School rank in Oregon?
Applegate Elementary School is 258th of 678 and Ruch Outdoor Community School is 396th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).