Des Moines Elementary vs River Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
River Ridge Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Des Moines Elementary Des Moines, Washington | River Ridge Elementary SeaTac, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,154 | #1013 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #26149 of 50,301 | #36763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Des Moines | SeaTac |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Des Moines Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 32.8).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 72.7%).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •River Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 500.
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 Des Moines Elementary better than River Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Des Moines Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 32.8 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 Des Moines Elementary and River Ridge Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and SeaTac in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Moines Elementary: 500. River Ridge Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Moines Elementary and River Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Des Moines Elementary is 758th of 1,154 and River Ridge Elementary is 1013th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).