Cash Valley Elementary vs South Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cash Valley Elementary
Lavale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
South Penn Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Cash Valley Elementary Lavale, Maryland | South Penn Elementary Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 879 | #604 of 879 |
| National rank | #14315 of 50,301 | #38777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 24% |
| city | Lavale | Cumberland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cash Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 29.7).
- •Cash Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Cash Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Cash Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 79.6%).
- •South Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •South Penn Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 266.
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 Cash Valley Elementary better than South Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cash Valley Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 29.7 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 Cash Valley Elementary and South Penn Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Lavale and Cumberland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cash Valley Elementary: 266. South Penn Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cash Valley Elementary and South Penn Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cash Valley Elementary is 205th of 879 and South Penn Elementary is 604th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).