Brown Station Elementary vs Featherbed Lane 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.
Brown Station Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Featherbed Lane Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Brown Station Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Featherbed Lane Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 879 | #794 of 879 |
| National rank | #34496 of 50,301 | #46272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 13% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Station Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 17.6).
- •Brown Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 13%).
- •Brown Station Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Brown Station Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 71.7%).
- •Brown Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.9).
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 Brown Station Elementary better than Featherbed Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Station Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 17.6 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 Brown Station Elementary and Featherbed Lane Elementary?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Station Elementary: 572. Featherbed Lane Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Station Elementary and Featherbed Lane Elementary rank in Maryland?
Brown Station Elementary is 531st of 879 and Featherbed Lane Elementary is 794th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).