Cradlerock Elementary vs Fields Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradlerock Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Fields Road Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Fields Road Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 879 | #275 of 879 |
| National rank | #37088 of 50,301 | #18984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 48% |
| city | Columbia | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fields Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 32.2).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Fields Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
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 Cradlerock Elementary better than Fields Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fields Road Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 32.2 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 Cradlerock Elementary and Fields Road Elementary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Fields Road Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradlerock Elementary and Fields Road Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 and Fields Road Elementary is 275th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).