Ardmore Elementary vs Glenarden Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Elementary
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Glenarden Woods Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
516 students
| Measure | Ardmore Elementary Springdale, Maryland | Glenarden Woods Elementary Lanham, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #600 of 879 | #77 of 879 |
| National rank | #38662 of 50,301 | #6189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 470 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 84% |
| city | Springdale | Lanham |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 29.8).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 24%).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 39%).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 92.3%).
- •Ardmore Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.8).
- •Glenarden Woods Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 470.
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 Ardmore Elementary better than Glenarden Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenarden Woods Elementary ranks higher (77.9 vs 29.8 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 Ardmore Elementary and Glenarden Woods Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Lanham in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Elementary: 470. Glenarden Woods Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Elementary and Glenarden Woods Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ardmore Elementary is 600th of 879 and Glenarden Woods Elementary is 77th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).