Cora L. Rice Elementary vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 953 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora L. Rice Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
William Paca Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Cora L. Rice Elementary Landover, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 879 | #849 of 879 |
| National rank | #45840 of 50,301 | #48321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 13.5).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 95.4%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •William Paca Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 516.
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 Cora L. Rice Elementary better than William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks higher (18.4 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 Cora L. Rice Elementary and William Paca Elementary?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora L. Rice Elementary: 516. William Paca Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora L. Rice Elementary and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cora L. Rice Elementary is 778th of 879 and William Paca Elementary is 849th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).