Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary vs Snowden Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Snowden Farm Elementary
Clarksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students
| Measure | Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Snowden Farm Elementary Clarksburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #480 of 879 | #137 of 879 |
| National rank | #31728 of 50,301 | #9483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | Germantown | Clarksburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snowden Farm Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 40.3).
- •Snowden Farm Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 62.4%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.2).
- •Snowden Farm Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 428.
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. Sally K. Ride Elementary better than Snowden Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Snowden Farm Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 40.3 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Snowden Farm Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Clarksburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary: 428. Snowden Farm Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Snowden Farm Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is 480th of 879 and Snowden Farm Elementary is 137th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).