Dowell Elementary vs Town Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Elementary
Lusby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Town Creek Elementary
Lexington Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
220 students
| Measure | Dowell Elementary Lusby, Maryland | Town Creek Elementary Lexington Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 879 | #318 of 879 |
| National rank | #24521 of 50,301 | #22596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Lusby | Lexington Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Town Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 50.9).
- •Town Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Town Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Dowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 56.4%).
- •Town Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Dowell Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 220.
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 Dowell Elementary better than Town Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Town Creek Elementary ranks higher (53.7 vs 50.9 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 Dowell Elementary and Town Creek Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Lusby and Lexington Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Elementary: 541. Town Creek Elementary: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Elementary and Town Creek Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dowell Elementary is 357th of 879 and Town Creek Elementary is 318th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).