Chevy Chase Elementary vs Somerset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chevy Chase Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
434 students
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Chevy Chase Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland | Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 879 | #75 of 879 |
| National rank | #6574 of 50,301 | #6159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Chevy Chase | Chevy Chase |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.2 vs 78.0).
- •Chevy Chase Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Chevy Chase Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 34.8%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.9).
- •Chevy Chase Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 314.
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 Chevy Chase Elementary better than Somerset 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 Chevy Chase Elementary and Somerset Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chevy Chase and Chevy Chase in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chevy Chase Elementary: 434. Somerset Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chevy Chase Elementary and Somerset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chevy Chase Elementary is 81st of 879 and Somerset Elementary is 75th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).