Paramount Terrace El vs Ridgecrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paramount Terrace El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Ridgecrest El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Paramount Terrace El Amarillo, Texas | Ridgecrest El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2494 of 4,686 | #1787 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30319 of 50,301 | #24840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 42.5).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 64.2%).
- •Paramount Terrace El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Ridgecrest El is the larger school with 362 students compared with 313.
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 Paramount Terrace El better than Ridgecrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest El ranks higher (50.5 vs 42.5 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 Paramount Terrace El and Ridgecrest El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount Terrace El: 313. Ridgecrest El: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount Terrace El and Ridgecrest El rank in Texas?
Paramount Terrace El is 2494th of 4,686 and Ridgecrest El is 1787th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).