Accident Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accident Elementary
Accident · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
Parkside Elementary
Lavale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Accident Elementary Accident, Maryland | Parkside Elementary Lavale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 879 | #177 of 879 |
| National rank | #19899 of 50,301 | #12293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 221 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Accident | Lavale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 57.5).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 53.4%).
- •Accident Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Parkside Elementary is the larger school with 222 students compared with 221.
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 Accident Elementary better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 57.5 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 Accident Elementary and Parkside Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Accident and Lavale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Accident Elementary: 221. Parkside Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Accident Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Accident Elementary is 295th of 879 and Parkside Elementary is 177th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).