Atholton Elementary vs Cradlerock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atholton Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Cradlerock Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Atholton Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 879 | #570 of 879 |
| National rank | #9557 of 50,301 | #37088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 19% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atholton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 32.2).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
- •Atholton Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 453.
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 Atholton Elementary better than Cradlerock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Atholton Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 32.2 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 Atholton Elementary and Cradlerock Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atholton Elementary: 516. Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atholton Elementary and Cradlerock Elementary rank in Maryland?
Atholton Elementary is 140th of 879 and Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).