Pope Elementary vs Union Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 149 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
Union Ridge Elementary
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
708 students
| Measure | Pope Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Union Ridge Elementary Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,154 | #175 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #16937 of 50,301 | #6345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 710 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | Puyallup | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 61.8).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 49%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •Pope Elementary is the larger school with 710 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 Pope Elementary better than Union Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Ridge Elementary ranks higher (77.7 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 Union Ridge Elementary?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope Elementary: 710. Union Ridge Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope Elementary and Union Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Pope Elementary is 483rd of 1,154 and Union Ridge Elementary is 175th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).