Pope Elementary vs Ridgecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
710 students
Ridgecrest Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Pope Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Ridgecrest Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,154 | #261 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #16937 of 50,301 | #9270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 710 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 61.8).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Pope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 52.9%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Pope Elementary is the larger school with 710 students compared with 456.
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 Pope Elementary better than Ridgecrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 61.8 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 Pope Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope Elementary: 710. Ridgecrest Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary rank in Washington?
Pope Elementary is 483rd of 1,154 and Ridgecrest Elementary is 261st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).