Ashburton Elementary vs Fulton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 23 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
Fulton Elementary
Fulton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
872 students
| Measure | Ashburton Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Fulton Elementary Fulton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 879 | #69 of 879 |
| National rank | #15895 of 50,301 | #5551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 871 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Bethesda | Fulton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 63.3).
- •Fulton Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Fulton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Fulton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 21.5%).
- •Fulton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Fulton Elementary is the larger school with 872 students compared with 871.
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 Fulton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 63.3 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 Fulton Elementary?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Fulton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburton Elementary: 871. Fulton Elementary: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburton Elementary and Fulton Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ashburton Elementary is 238th of 879 and Fulton Elementary is 69th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).