Bellows Spring Elementary vs Ilchester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellows Spring Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
806 students
Ilchester Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Bellows Spring Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Ilchester Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #92 of 879 | #8 of 879 |
| National rank | #7036 of 50,301 | #1122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 78% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ilchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 76.4).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 26.3%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 482.
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 Bellows Spring Elementary better than Ilchester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ilchester Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 76.4 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 Bellows Spring Elementary and Ilchester Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Spring Elementary: 806. Ilchester Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Spring Elementary and Ilchester Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bellows Spring Elementary is 92nd of 879 and Ilchester Elementary is 8th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).