Pemberton Elementary vs Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pemberton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Ridge Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Pemberton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Ridge Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 1,142 | #958 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1099 of 50,301 | #18073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 74% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pemberton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 60.2).
- •Pemberton Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Pemberton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Pemberton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 87.7%).
- •Pemberton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 344.
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 Pemberton Elementary better than Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pemberton Elementary ranks higher (88.7 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 Pemberton Elementary and Ridge Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pemberton Elementary: 344. Ridge Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pemberton Elementary and Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Pemberton Elementary is 122nd of 1,142 and Ridge Elementary is 958th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).