Delmar Elementary vs East Salisbury Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delmar Elementary
Delmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
914 students
East Salisbury Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
486 students
| Measure | Delmar Elementary Delmar, Maryland | East Salisbury Elementary Salisbury, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 879 | #567 of 879 |
| National rank | #22693 of 50,301 | #37030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 914 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Delmar | Salisbury |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delmar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 32.3).
- •Delmar Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Delmar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Delmar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 73.5%).
- •East Salisbury Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.2).
- •Delmar Elementary is the larger school with 914 students compared with 486.
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 Delmar Elementary better than East Salisbury Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Delmar Elementary ranks higher (53.5 vs 32.3 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 Delmar Elementary and East Salisbury Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Delmar and Salisbury in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delmar Elementary: 914. East Salisbury Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delmar Elementary and East Salisbury Elementary rank in Maryland?
Delmar Elementary is 322nd of 879 and East Salisbury Elementary is 567th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).