Cradlerock Elementary vs Guilford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 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
Guilford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Guilford Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 879 | #457 of 879 |
| National rank | #37088 of 50,301 | #30225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 32.2).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Cradlerock Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 437.
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 Guilford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Guilford Elementary ranks higher (42.6 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 Guilford Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Guilford Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradlerock Elementary and Guilford Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 and Guilford Elementary is 457th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).