Broad Ford Elementary vs Burtonsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Ford Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
601 students
Burtonsville Elementary
Burtonsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
601 students
| Measure | Broad Ford Elementary Oakland, Maryland | Burtonsville Elementary Burtonsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 879 | #361 of 879 |
| National rank | #34863 of 50,301 | #24963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Oakland | Burtonsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burtonsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 35.6).
- •Burtonsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Burtonsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Burtonsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 66.7%).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
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 Broad Ford Elementary better than Burtonsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burtonsville Elementary ranks higher (50.3 vs 35.6 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 Broad Ford Elementary and Burtonsville Elementary?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Burtonsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Ford Elementary: 601. Burtonsville Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Ford Elementary and Burtonsville Elementary rank in Maryland?
Broad Ford Elementary is 536th of 879 and Burtonsville Elementary is 361st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).