Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Fairland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Fairland Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Fairland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 879 | #477 of 879 |
| National rank | #13136 of 50,301 | #31652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 30% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 40.4).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Fairland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 61.9%).
- •Fairland Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •Fairland Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 485.
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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary better than Fairland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 40.4 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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Fairland Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 485. Fairland Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Fairland Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 187th of 879 and Fairland Elementary is 477th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).