Clear Spring Elementary vs Elmwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Spring Elementary
Clear Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Elmwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Clear Spring Elementary Clear Spring, Maryland | Elmwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 879 | #676 of 879 |
| National rank | #27737 of 50,301 | #41985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Clear Spring | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 24.5).
- •Clear Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Clear Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Clear Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 65.2%).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.3).
- •Clear Spring Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 396.
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 Clear Spring Elementary better than Elmwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Spring Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 24.5 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 Clear Spring Elementary and Elmwood Elementary?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Clear Spring and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Spring Elementary: 398. Elmwood Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Spring Elementary and Elmwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Clear Spring Elementary is 406th of 879 and Elmwood Elementary is 676th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).