La Center Elementary vs Union Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Center Elementary
La Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
Union Ridge Elementary
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
708 students
| Measure | La Center Elementary La Center, Washington | Union Ridge Elementary Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,154 | #175 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15456 of 50,301 | #6345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 789 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | La Center | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 64.0).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 32.8%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.8).
- •La Center Elementary is the larger school with 789 students compared with 708.
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 La Center Elementary better than Union Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Ridge Elementary ranks higher (77.7 vs 64.0 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 La Center Elementary and Union Ridge Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between La Center and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Center Elementary: 789. Union Ridge Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Center Elementary and Union Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
La Center Elementary is 436th of 1,154 and Union Ridge Elementary is 175th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).