Arcola Elementary vs Forest Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
Forest Knolls Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Forest Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #558 of 879 | #163 of 879 |
| National rank | #36711 of 50,301 | #11529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 747 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 58% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 32.8).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 28%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 57.4%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Arcola Elementary is the larger school with 747 students compared with 472.
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 Arcola Elementary better than Forest Knolls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Knolls Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 32.8 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 Arcola Elementary and Forest Knolls Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary: 747. Forest Knolls Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary and Forest Knolls Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arcola Elementary is 558th of 879 and Forest Knolls Elementary is 163rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).