Puckett El vs Ridgecrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puckett El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Ridgecrest El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Puckett El Amarillo, Texas | Ridgecrest El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 4,686 | #1787 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11569 of 50,301 | #24840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puckett El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 50.5).
- •Puckett El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Puckett El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Puckett El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 59.4%).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Ridgecrest El is the larger school with 362 students compared with 316.
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 Puckett El better than Ridgecrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Puckett El ranks higher (69.7 vs 50.5 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 Puckett El and Ridgecrest El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Puckett El: 316. Ridgecrest El: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Puckett El and Ridgecrest El rank in Texas?
Puckett El is 672nd of 4,686 and Ridgecrest El is 1787th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).