Columbia Park Elementary vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
William Paca Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Columbia Park Elementary Landover, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 879 | #849 of 879 |
| National rank | #46160 of 50,301 | #48321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 429 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 13.5).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.4%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •William Paca Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 429.
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 Columbia Park Elementary better than William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Park Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 13.5 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 Columbia Park Elementary and William Paca Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Park Elementary: 429. William Paca Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Park Elementary and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Columbia Park Elementary is 790th of 879 and William Paca Elementary is 849th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).