Beacon Heights Elementary vs Carrollton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Heights Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Carrollton Elementary
New Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale, Maryland | Carrollton Elementary New Carrollton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 879 | #755 of 879 |
| National rank | #45009 of 50,301 | #45142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 21% |
| city | Riverdale | New Carrollton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.7 vs 19.5).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Beacon Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.2).
- •Carrollton Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 342.
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 Beacon Heights Elementary better than Carrollton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beacon Heights Elementary and Carrollton Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and New Carrollton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights Elementary: 342. Carrollton Elementary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights Elementary and Carrollton Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beacon Heights Elementary is 750th of 879 and Carrollton Elementary is 755th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).