Ashburton Elementary vs Kensington Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 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
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Ashburton Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Kensington Parkwood Elementary Kensington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #238 of 879 | #35 of 879 |
| National rank | #15895 of 50,301 | #2950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 871 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Bethesda | Kensington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 63.3).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 21.5%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.8).
- •Ashburton Elementary is the larger school with 871 students compared with 535.
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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (83.9 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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Kensington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburton Elementary: 871. Kensington Parkwood Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburton Elementary and Kensington Parkwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ashburton Elementary is 238th of 879 and Kensington Parkwood Elementary is 35th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).