Ashburton Elementary vs Cherokee Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
871 students
Cherokee Lane Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Ashburton Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Cherokee Lane Elementary Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 879 | #780 of 879 |
| National rank | #15895 of 50,301 | #45903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 871 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 13% |
| city | Bethesda | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 18.3).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 13%).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 90.3%).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.8).
- •Ashburton Elementary is the larger school with 871 students compared with 863.
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 Ashburton Elementary better than Cherokee Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashburton Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 18.3 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 Ashburton Elementary and Cherokee Lane Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburton Elementary: 871. Cherokee Lane Elementary: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburton Elementary and Cherokee Lane Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ashburton Elementary is 238th of 879 and Cherokee Lane Elementary is 780th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).