Cool Spring Elementary vs Severn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Severn Elementary
Severn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Adelphi, Maryland | Severn Elementary Severn, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 879 | #356 of 879 |
| National rank | #45776 of 50,301 | #24418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 35% |
| city | Adelphi | Severn |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Severn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 18.5).
- •Severn Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 15%).
- •Severn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 20%).
- •Severn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 95.9%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
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 Cool Spring Elementary better than Severn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Severn Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 18.5 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 Cool Spring Elementary and Severn Elementary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Adelphi and Severn in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 458. Severn Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Severn Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cool Spring Elementary is 774th of 879 and Severn Elementary is 356th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).