Carrolltowne Elementary vs Lake Arbor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrolltowne Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Lake Arbor Elementary
Mitchellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | Carrolltowne Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Lake Arbor Elementary Mitchellville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 879 | #667 of 879 |
| National rank | #9364 of 50,301 | #41588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 17% |
| city | Sykesville | Mitchellville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrolltowne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 25.2).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 91.1%).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
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 Carrolltowne Elementary better than Lake Arbor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrolltowne Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 25.2 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 Carrolltowne Elementary and Lake Arbor Elementary?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Mitchellville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrolltowne Elementary: 593. Lake Arbor Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrolltowne Elementary and Lake Arbor Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carrolltowne Elementary is 133rd of 879 and Lake Arbor Elementary is 667th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).