Cape St. Claire Elementary vs Forest Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Forest Ridge Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
| Measure | Cape St. Claire Elementary Annapolis, Maryland | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 879 | #293 of 879 |
| National rank | #7379 of 50,301 | #19774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 660 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Annapolis | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 57.7).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 40.8%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.1).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 659.
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 Cape St. Claire Elementary better than Forest Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cape St. Claire Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 57.7 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 Cape St. Claire Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Annapolis and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape St. Claire Elementary: 660. Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape St. Claire Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cape St. Claire Elementary is 97th of 879 and Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).