Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Chillum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Chillum Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland | Chillum Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 879 | #759 of 879 |
| National rank | #23814 of 50,301 | #45275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Hyattsville | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 19.3).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 92.2%).
- •Chillum Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 308.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Chillum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 19.3 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Chillum Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Hyattsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 355. Chillum Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Chillum Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 339th of 879 and Chillum Elementary is 759th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).