Chillum Elementary vs Galena Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chillum Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Galena Elementary School
Galena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
| Measure | Chillum Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland | Galena Elementary School Galena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 879 | #606 of 879 |
| National rank | #45275 of 50,301 | #38924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Hyattsville | Galena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 19.3).
- •Galena Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Galena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 92.2%).
- •Chillum Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Galena Elementary School is the larger school with 309 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 Chillum Elementary better than Galena Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Galena Elementary School ranks higher (29.4 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 Chillum Elementary and Galena Elementary School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Galena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chillum Elementary: 308. Galena Elementary School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chillum Elementary and Galena Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Chillum Elementary is 759th of 879 and Galena Elementary School is 606th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).