Central Elementary vs Edgewater Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Edgewater Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Edgewater, Maryland | Edgewater Elementary Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 879 | #277 of 879 |
| National rank | #8306 of 50,301 | #19111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 566 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| city | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 58.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 38.5%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Edgewater Elementary is the larger school with 577 students compared with 566.
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 Central Elementary better than Edgewater Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 58.6 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 Central Elementary and Edgewater Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 566. Edgewater Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Edgewater Elementary rank in Maryland?
Central Elementary is 112th of 879 and Edgewater Elementary is 277th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).