Cold Spring Elementary vs Wayside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Wayside Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Potomac, Maryland | Wayside Elementary Potomac, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 879 | #1 of 879 |
| National rank | #1494 of 50,301 | #383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 86% |
| city | Potomac | Potomac |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 87.4).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 9.9%).
- •Wayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •Wayside Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 362.
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 Cold Spring Elementary better than Wayside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wayside Elementary ranks higher (92.3 vs 87.4 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 Cold Spring Elementary and Wayside Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Potomac and Potomac in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 362. Wayside Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and Wayside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cold Spring Elementary is 18th of 879 and Wayside Elementary is 1st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).