Barton Creek El vs River Ridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Creek El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
River Ridge El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Barton Creek El Austin, Texas | River Ridge El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 4,686 | #6 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #441 of 50,301 | #184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 515 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Ridge El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 91.7).
- •Barton Creek El does better on math proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •River Ridge El does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Barton Creek El does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Barton Creek El is the larger school with 515 students compared with 370.
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 Barton Creek El better than River Ridge El?
On the Success Index (US), River Ridge El ranks higher (94.0 vs 91.7 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 Barton Creek El and River Ridge El?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Creek El: 515. River Ridge El: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Creek El and River Ridge El rank in Texas?
Barton Creek El is 16th of 4,686 and River Ridge El is 6th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).