Bodkin Elementary vs Fort Smallwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bodkin Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Bodkin Elementary Pasadena, Maryland | Fort Smallwood Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 879 | #210 of 879 |
| National rank | #10564 of 50,301 | #14455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bodkin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 65.5).
- •Bodkin Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Bodkin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Bodkin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 23.2%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Bodkin Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 397.
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 Bodkin Elementary better than Fort Smallwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bodkin Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 65.5 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 Bodkin Elementary and Fort Smallwood Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bodkin Elementary: 504. Fort Smallwood Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bodkin Elementary and Fort Smallwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bodkin Elementary is 154th of 879 and Fort Smallwood Elementary is 210th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).