Calvert Elementary vs Rising Sun Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvert Elementary
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Rising Sun Elementary
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Calvert Elementary Rising Sun, Maryland | Rising Sun Elementary Rising Sun, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 879 | #338 of 879 |
| National rank | #20880 of 50,301 | #23631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Rising Sun | Rising Sun |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvert Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 52.2).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Rising Sun Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 45.8%).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Rising Sun Elementary is the larger school with 609 students compared with 390.
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 Calvert Elementary better than Rising Sun Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Calvert Elementary ranks higher (56.1 vs 52.2 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 Calvert Elementary and Rising Sun Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Rising Sun and Rising Sun in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvert Elementary: 390. Rising Sun Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvert Elementary and Rising Sun Elementary rank in Maryland?
Calvert Elementary is 304th of 879 and Rising Sun Elementary is 338th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).