Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs William Tyler Page Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
William Tyler Page Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | William Tyler Page Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 879 | #307 of 879 |
| National rank | #13136 of 50,301 | #20998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| 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 56.0).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •William Tyler Page Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 61.9%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •William Tyler Page Elementary is the larger school with 620 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 William Tyler Page Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 56.0 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 William Tyler Page Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 485. William Tyler Page Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and William Tyler Page Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 187th of 879 and William Tyler Page Elementary is 307th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).