Cradlerock Elementary vs Lake Elkhorn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 92 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradlerock Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 879 | #127 of 225 |
| National rank | #37088 of 50,301 | #9620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 32.2).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle is the larger school with 569 students compared with 453.
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 Lake Elkhorn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elkhorn Middle ranks higher (40.9 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 Lake Elkhorn Middle?
About 92 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradlerock Elementary and Lake Elkhorn Middle rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 and Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).