Ridge Elementary vs Skipwith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Skipwith Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
| Measure | Ridge Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Skipwith Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,142 | #872 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18073 of 50,301 | #15631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skipwith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 60.2).
- •Skipwith Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Skipwith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 88.1%).
- •Skipwith Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Skipwith Elementary is the larger school with 603 students compared with 512.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Skipwith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Skipwith Elementary ranks higher (63.8 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 Ridge Elementary and Skipwith Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Elementary: 512. Skipwith Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Elementary and Skipwith Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ridge Elementary is 958th of 1,142 and Skipwith Elementary is 872nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).