Arrowhead Elementary vs North Forestville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
North Forestville Elementary
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | North Forestville Elementary Forestville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 879 | #866 of 879 |
| National rank | #46152 of 50,301 | #49066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Forestville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 11.4).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 94.1%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Arrowhead Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 271.
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 Arrowhead Elementary better than North Forestville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 11.4 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 Arrowhead Elementary and North Forestville Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Forestville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary: 378. North Forestville Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary and North Forestville Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arrowhead Elementary is 788th of 879 and North Forestville Elementary is 866th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).