Founders Memorial School vs Richmond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Memorial School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
Richmond Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
| Measure | Founders Memorial School Essex Junction, Vermont | Richmond Elementary School Richmond, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 184 | #34 of 184 |
| National rank | #3034 of 50,301 | #9069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 353 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Richmond |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 73.3).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 24.1%).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Richmond Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 353.
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 Founders Memorial School better than Richmond Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Memorial School ranks higher (83.7 vs 73.3 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 Founders Memorial School and Richmond Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Richmond in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Memorial School: 353. Richmond Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Memorial School and Richmond Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Founders Memorial School is 2nd of 184 and Richmond Elementary School is 34th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).