Cherokee Lane Elementary vs Cool Spring 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.
Cherokee Lane Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
Cool Spring Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Cherokee Lane Elementary Adelphi, Maryland | Cool Spring Elementary Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 879 | #774 of 879 |
| National rank | #45903 of 50,301 | #45776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 863 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 15% |
| city | Adelphi | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.3 vs 18.5).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 95.9%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary is the larger school with 863 students compared with 458.
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 Cherokee Lane Elementary better than Cool Spring 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 Cherokee Lane Elementary and Cool Spring Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Adelphi and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Lane Elementary: 863. Cool Spring Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Lane Elementary and Cool Spring Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cherokee Lane Elementary is 780th of 879 and Cool Spring Elementary is 774th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).