Clearspring Elementary vs Dowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearspring Elementary
Damascus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Dowell Elementary
Lusby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Clearspring Elementary Damascus, Maryland | Dowell Elementary Lusby, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 879 | #357 of 879 |
| National rank | #9101 of 50,301 | #24521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Damascus | Lusby |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearspring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 50.9).
- •Clearspring Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Clearspring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Clearspring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 47.3%).
- •Clearspring Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
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 Clearspring Elementary better than Dowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clearspring Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 50.9 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 Clearspring Elementary and Dowell Elementary?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Lusby in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearspring Elementary: 541. Dowell Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearspring Elementary and Dowell Elementary rank in Maryland?
Clearspring Elementary is 129th of 879 and Dowell Elementary is 357th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).