Bel Air Elementary vs Forest Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 879 | #114 of 879 |
| National rank | #9152 of 50,301 | #8577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Bel Air | Forest Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.1 vs 74.0).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 31.3%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Bel Air Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 447.
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 Bel Air Elementary better than Forest Lakes 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 Bel Air Elementary and Forest Lakes Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Forest Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 521. Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Forest Lakes Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 130th of 879 and Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).