Carole Highlands Elementary vs Cesar Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carole Highlands Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Carole Highlands Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Cesar Chavez Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 879 | #339 of 879 |
| National rank | #46205 of 50,301 | #23814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 544 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Takoma Park | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 17.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 92.5%).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 355.
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 Carole Highlands Elementary better than Cesar Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 17.7 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 Carole Highlands Elementary and Cesar Chavez Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Hyattsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carole Highlands Elementary: 544. Cesar Chavez Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carole Highlands Elementary and Cesar Chavez Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carole Highlands Elementary is 793rd of 879 and Cesar Chavez Elementary is 339th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).