Carrie Weedon Early Education Center vs Shady Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Weedon Early Education Center
Galesville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
58 students
Shady Side Elementary
Shady Side · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Carrie Weedon Early Education Center Galesville, Maryland | Shady Side Elementary Shady Side, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #319 of 879 |
| National rank | – | #22661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 58 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 58 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Galesville | Shady Side |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 60.3%).
- •Carrie Weedon Early Education Center does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Shady Side Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 58.
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 Carrie Weedon Early Education Center better than Shady Side Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carrie Weedon Early Education Center and Shady Side Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Galesville and Shady Side in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Weedon Early Education Center: 58. Shady Side Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Weedon Early Education Center and Shady Side Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carrie Weedon Early Education Center is unranked and Shady Side Elementary is 319th of 879 among other schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).