Chillum Elementary vs Ridgecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 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
Ridgecrest Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | Chillum Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland | Ridgecrest Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 879 | #761 of 879 |
| National rank | #45275 of 50,301 | #45319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Hyattsville | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.3 vs 19.3).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 92.2%).
- •Chillum Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary is the larger school with 631 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 Ridgecrest 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 Chillum Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Hyattsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chillum Elementary: 308. Ridgecrest Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chillum Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chillum Elementary is 759th of 879 and Ridgecrest Elementary is 761st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).