Bee Cave El vs River Ridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bee Cave El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
River Ridge El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Bee Cave El Austin, Texas | River Ridge El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #287 of 4,686 | #6 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4695 of 50,301 | #184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 785 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Ridge El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 80.5).
- •River Ridge El does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •River Ridge El does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •River Ridge El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 3.4%).
- •River Ridge El does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.4).
- •Bee Cave El is the larger school with 785 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 Bee Cave El better than River Ridge El?
On the Success Index (US), River Ridge El ranks higher (94.0 vs 80.5 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 Bee Cave El and River Ridge El?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bee Cave El: 785. River Ridge El: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bee Cave El and River Ridge El rank in Texas?
Bee Cave El is 287th of 4,686 and River Ridge El is 6th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).