Burning Tree Elementary vs Carderock Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burning Tree Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Carderock Springs Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
| Measure | Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Carderock Springs Elementary Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 879 | #2 of 879 |
| National rank | #1536 of 50,301 | #510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carderock Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 87.3).
- •Carderock Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Carderock Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Carderock Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 8.6%).
- •Carderock Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Burning Tree Elementary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 363.
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 Burning Tree Elementary better than Carderock Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carderock Springs Elementary ranks higher (91.3 vs 87.3 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 Burning Tree Elementary and Carderock Springs Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burning Tree Elementary: 479. Carderock Springs Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burning Tree Elementary and Carderock Springs Elementary rank in Maryland?
Burning Tree Elementary is 19th of 879 and Carderock Springs Elementary is 2nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).