Bannockburn Elementary vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bannockburn Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Longfellow Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Bannockburn Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Longfellow Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 879 | #306 of 879 |
| National rank | #1488 of 50,301 | #20966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 42% |
| city | Bethesda | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bannockburn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 56.0).
- •Bannockburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 42%).
- •Bannockburn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 47%).
- •Bannockburn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 43.3%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.8).
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 Bannockburn Elementary better than Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bannockburn Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 56.0 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 Bannockburn Elementary and Longfellow Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bannockburn Elementary: 446. Longfellow Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bannockburn Elementary and Longfellow Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bannockburn Elementary is 17th of 879 and Longfellow Elementary is 306th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).