Davidsonville Elementary vs Pointer Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidsonville Elementary
Davidsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Davidsonville Elementary Davidsonville, Maryland | Pointer Ridge Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 879 | #523 of 879 |
| National rank | #6803 of 50,301 | #34060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 689 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| city | Davidsonville | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davidsonville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 36.9).
- •Davidsonville Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Davidsonville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Davidsonville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 59.9%).
- •Pointer Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Davidsonville Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 416.
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 Davidsonville Elementary better than Pointer Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Davidsonville Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 36.9 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 Davidsonville Elementary and Pointer Ridge Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Davidsonville and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidsonville Elementary: 689. Pointer Ridge Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidsonville Elementary and Pointer Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Davidsonville Elementary is 88th of 879 and Pointer Ridge Elementary is 523rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).