C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School vs Pinewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Pinewood Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School Waldorf, Maryland | Pinewood Elementary Timonium, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #442 of 879 | #46 of 879 |
| National rank | #29567 of 50,301 | #3855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 78% |
| city | Waldorf | Timonium |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 43.5).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 35%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 60.5%).
- •C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.1).
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 C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School better than Pinewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pinewood Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 43.5 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 C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Waldorf and Timonium in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School: 598. Pinewood Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary rank in Maryland?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School is 442nd of 879 and Pinewood Elementary is 46th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).