Cool Spring Primary vs Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Primary
King William · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
512 students
Ridge Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Primary King William, Virginia | Ridge Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1007 of 1,142 | #958 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19974 of 50,301 | #18073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | King William | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 57.4).
- •Cool Spring Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 87.7%).
- •Cool Spring Primary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
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 Cool Spring Primary better than Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Elementary ranks higher (60.2 vs 57.4 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 Cool Spring Primary and Ridge Elementary?
About 47 km in a straight line, between King William and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Primary: 512. Ridge Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Primary and Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Primary is 1007th of 1,142 and Ridge Elementary is 958th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).