Ocean View Elementary vs Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
Ridge Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Ocean View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Ridge Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #929 of 1,142 | #958 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17081 of 50,301 | #18073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| city | Norfolk | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 60.2).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 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 Ocean View Elementary better than Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean View Elementary ranks higher (61.6 vs 60.2 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 Ocean View Elementary and Ridge Elementary?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean View Elementary: 512. Ridge Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean View Elementary and Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ocean View Elementary is 929th of 1,142 and Ridge Elementary is 958th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).