Richard Bowling Elementary vs Ruffner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Bowling Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students
| Measure | Richard Bowling Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,142 | #332 of 340 |
| National rank | #26572 of 50,301 | #9824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 492 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Bowling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 40.0).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Ruffner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Ruffner School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 492.
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 Richard Bowling Elementary better than Ruffner School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Bowling Elementary ranks higher (47.9 vs 40.0 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 Richard Bowling Elementary and Ruffner School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Bowling Elementary: 492. Ruffner School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Bowling Elementary and Ruffner School rank in Virginia?
Richard Bowling Elementary is 1073rd of 1,142 and Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).