Benjamin D. Foulois Academy vs Longfields Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Morningside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
540 students
Longfields Elementary
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Benjamin D. Foulois Academy Morningside, Maryland | Longfields Elementary Forestville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 879 | #594 of 879 |
| National rank | #27522 of 50,301 | #38414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Morningside | Forestville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin D. Foulois Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 30.2).
- •Benjamin D. Foulois Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Benjamin D. Foulois Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Benjamin D. Foulois Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 89.8%).
- •Longfields Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Benjamin D. Foulois Academy is the larger school with 540 students compared with 256.
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 Benjamin D. Foulois Academy better than Longfields Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin D. Foulois Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 30.2 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 Benjamin D. Foulois Academy and Longfields Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Morningside and Forestville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy: 540. Longfields Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin D. Foulois Academy and Longfields Elementary rank in Maryland?
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy is 401st of 879 and Longfields Elementary is 594th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).