Park Ridge Elementary vs Winding Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
908 students
Winding Creek Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
840 students
| Measure | Park Ridge Elementary Stafford, Virginia | Winding Creek Elementary Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,142 | #295 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6658 of 50,301 | #3310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 908 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 90% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winding Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 77.1).
- •Winding Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •Winding Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Park Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 35%).
- •Winding Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Park Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 908 students compared with 840.
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 Park Ridge Elementary better than Winding Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winding Creek Elementary ranks higher (83.2 vs 77.1 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 Park Ridge Elementary and Winding Creek Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ridge Elementary: 908. Winding Creek Elementary: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ridge Elementary and Winding Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Park Ridge Elementary is 401st of 1,142 and Winding Creek Elementary is 295th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).