Fairwood Elementary School vs Ridgewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairwood Elementary School
Renton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Ridgewood Elementary School
Renton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Fairwood Elementary School Renton, Washington | Ridgewood Elementary School Renton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,154 | #143 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #20193 of 50,301 | #5268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| city | Renton | Renton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 57.1).
- •Ridgewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.7).
- •Ridgewood Elementary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 355.
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 Fairwood Elementary School better than Ridgewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 57.1 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 Fairwood Elementary School and Ridgewood Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Renton and Renton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairwood Elementary School: 355. Ridgewood Elementary School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairwood Elementary School and Ridgewood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fairwood Elementary School is 590th of 1,154 and Ridgewood Elementary School is 143rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).