Richmond Elementary School vs Smilie Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
69 students
| Measure | Richmond Elementary School Richmond, Vermont | Smilie Memorial Elementary School Bolton, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 184 | #60 of 184 |
| National rank | #9069 of 50,301 | #12693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 356 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Richmond | Bolton |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 68.1).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 34.8%).
- •Smilie Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
- •Richmond Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 69.
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 Richmond Elementary School better than Smilie Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 68.1 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 Richmond Elementary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Bolton in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richmond Elementary School: 356. Smilie Memorial Elementary School: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richmond Elementary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Richmond Elementary School is 34th of 184 and Smilie Memorial Elementary School is 60th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).