Carole Highlands Elementary vs New Hampshire Estates Elem
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
New Hampshire Estates Elem
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
455 students
| Measure | Carole Highlands Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | New Hampshire Estates Elem Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 879 | #268 of 879 |
| National rank | #46205 of 50,301 | #18417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 544 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Takoma Park | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hampshire Estates Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 17.7).
- •New Hampshire Estates Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 92.5%).
- •New Hampshire Estates Elem does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 455.
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 New Hampshire Estates Elem?
On the Success Index (US), New Hampshire Estates Elem ranks higher (59.7 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 New Hampshire Estates Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carole Highlands Elementary: 544. New Hampshire Estates Elem: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carole Highlands Elementary and New Hampshire Estates Elem rank in Maryland?
Carole Highlands Elementary is 793rd of 879 and New Hampshire Estates Elem is 268th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).