Arbutus Elementary vs Halethorpe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbutus Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Halethorpe Elementary
Halethorpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | Arbutus Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Halethorpe Elementary Halethorpe, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 879 | #535 of 879 |
| National rank | #31714 of 50,301 | #34750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Halethorpe |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbutus Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 35.8).
- •Arbutus Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Arbutus Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Arbutus Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 64.8%).
- •Halethorpe Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.4).
- •Arbutus Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 273.
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 Arbutus Elementary better than Halethorpe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arbutus Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 35.8 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 Arbutus Elementary and Halethorpe Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Halethorpe in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbutus Elementary: 410. Halethorpe Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbutus Elementary and Halethorpe Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arbutus Elementary is 478th of 879 and Halethorpe Elementary is 535th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).