Chillum Elementary vs Oakwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 37 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
Oakwood Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
| Measure | Chillum Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland | Oakwood Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 879 | #485 of 879 |
| National rank | #45275 of 50,301 | #32011 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% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Hyattsville | Glen Burnie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 19.3).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 92.2%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
- •Oakwood Elementary 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 Oakwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Elementary ranks higher (39.9 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 Chillum Elementary and Oakwood Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Glen Burnie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chillum Elementary: 308. Oakwood Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chillum Elementary and Oakwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chillum Elementary is 759th of 879 and Oakwood Elementary is 485th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).