Belvedere Elementary vs Folger Mckinsey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvedere Elementary
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Folger Mckinsey Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
| Measure | Belvedere Elementary Arnold, Maryland | Folger Mckinsey Elementary Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 879 | #39 of 879 |
| National rank | #7813 of 50,301 | #3131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 542 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| city | Arnold | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 75.2).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 21.6%).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.4).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 542.
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 Belvedere Elementary better than Folger Mckinsey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Folger Mckinsey Elementary ranks higher (83.5 vs 75.2 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 Belvedere Elementary and Folger Mckinsey Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvedere Elementary: 542. Folger Mckinsey Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvedere Elementary and Folger Mckinsey Elementary rank in Maryland?
Belvedere Elementary is 108th of 879 and Folger Mckinsey Elementary is 39th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).