Blue Heron Elementary vs Phelps Luck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Phelps Luck Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary New Market, Maryland | Phelps Luck Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 879 | #343 of 879 |
| National rank | #8624 of 50,301 | #23931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | New Market | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 51.8).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 46.5%).
- •Phelps Luck Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
- •Phelps Luck Elementary is the larger school with 681 students compared with 680.
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 Blue Heron Elementary better than Phelps Luck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Heron Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 51.8 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 Blue Heron Elementary and Phelps Luck Elementary?
About 47 km in a straight line, between New Market and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 680. Phelps Luck Elementary: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Phelps Luck Elementary rank in Maryland?
Blue Heron Elementary is 118th of 879 and Phelps Luck Elementary is 343rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).