Carole Highlands Elementary vs Lewisdale 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
Lewisdale Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Carole Highlands Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Lewisdale Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 879 | #704 of 879 |
| National rank | #46205 of 50,301 | #43225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 544 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Takoma Park | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewisdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.7).
- •Lewisdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Lewisdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Lewisdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 92.5%).
- •Lewisdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 533.
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 Lewisdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lewisdale Elementary ranks higher (22.6 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 Lewisdale 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. Lewisdale Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carole Highlands Elementary and Lewisdale Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carole Highlands Elementary is 793rd of 879 and Lewisdale Elementary is 704th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).