Crofton Meadows Elementary vs Nantucket Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Meadows Elementary
Crofton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
Nantucket Elementary
Crofton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Crofton Meadows Elementary Crofton, Maryland | Nantucket Elementary Crofton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 879 | #211 of 879 |
| National rank | #8767 of 50,301 | #14476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 544 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Crofton | Crofton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 65.5).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 27.9%).
- •Nantucket Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Nantucket Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 544.
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 Crofton Meadows Elementary better than Nantucket Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crofton Meadows Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 65.5 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 Crofton Meadows Elementary and Nantucket Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Crofton and Crofton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crofton Meadows Elementary: 544. Nantucket Elementary: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crofton Meadows Elementary and Nantucket Elementary rank in Maryland?
Crofton Meadows Elementary is 121st of 879 and Nantucket Elementary is 211th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).