Clear Spring Elementary vs Fort Smallwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 138 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
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Clear Spring Elementary Clear Spring, Maryland | Fort Smallwood Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 879 | #210 of 879 |
| National rank | #27737 of 50,301 | #14455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Clear Spring | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 46.2).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 46.5%).
- •Fort Smallwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.3).
- •Clear Spring Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 397.
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 Fort Smallwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Smallwood Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 46.2 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 Fort Smallwood Elementary?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Clear Spring and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Spring Elementary: 398. Fort Smallwood Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Spring Elementary and Fort Smallwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Clear Spring Elementary is 406th of 879 and Fort Smallwood Elementary is 210th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).