Cooper Lane Elementary vs Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Lane Elementary
Landover Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
Cheverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | Cooper Lane Elementary Landover Hills, Maryland | Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary Cheverly, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 879 | #736 of 879 |
| National rank | #45340 of 50,301 | #44523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| city | Landover Hills | Cheverly |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 19.2).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 93.1%).
- •Cooper Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is the larger school with 518 students compared with 407.
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 Cooper Lane Elementary better than Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary ranks higher (20.5 vs 19.2 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 Cooper Lane Elementary and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Landover Hills and Cheverly in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Lane Elementary: 407. Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Lane Elementary and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cooper Lane Elementary is 763rd of 879 and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is 736th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).