Bladensburg Elementary vs Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bladensburg Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
Cheverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | Bladensburg Elementary Bladensburg, Maryland | Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary Cheverly, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 879 | #736 of 879 |
| National rank | #42158 of 50,301 | #44523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 713 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Bladensburg | Cheverly |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bladensburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 20.5).
- •Bladensburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Bladensburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 91.5%).
- •Bladensburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •Bladensburg Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 518.
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 Bladensburg Elementary better than Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bladensburg Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 20.5 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 Bladensburg Elementary and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bladensburg and Cheverly in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bladensburg Elementary: 713. Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bladensburg Elementary and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bladensburg Elementary is 679th of 879 and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is 736th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).