Captain James E. Daly Elementary vs Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Captain James E. Daly Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 879 | #480 of 879 |
| National rank | #38129 of 50,301 | #31728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 30.6).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Captain James E. Daly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 62.4%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.5).
- •Captain James E. Daly Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 428.
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 Captain James E. Daly Elementary better than Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 30.6 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 Captain James E. Daly Elementary and Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary: 472. Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain James E. Daly Elementary and Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary rank in Maryland?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary is 592nd of 879 and Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is 480th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).