Bellows Spring Elementary vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 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
Waterloo Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Bellows Spring Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Waterloo Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 879 | #123 of 879 |
| National rank | #7036 of 50,301 | #8821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| city | Ellicott City | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellows Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 73.7).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 32.1%).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Bellows Spring Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 666.
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 Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bellows Spring Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 73.7 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 Waterloo Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Spring Elementary: 806. Waterloo Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Spring Elementary and Waterloo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bellows Spring Elementary is 92nd of 879 and Waterloo Elementary is 123rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).