DuFief Elementary vs Travilah Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DuFief Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
Travilah Elementary
North Potomac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | DuFief Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Travilah Elementary North Potomac, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #91 of 879 | #7 of 879 |
| National rank | #6931 of 50,301 | #1105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 276 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Gaithersburg | North Potomac |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Travilah Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 76.6).
- •Travilah Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Travilah Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Travilah Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 20.7%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.9).
- •Travilah Elementary is the larger school with 372 students compared with 276.
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 DuFief Elementary better than Travilah Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Travilah Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 76.6 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 DuFief Elementary and Travilah Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and North Potomac in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DuFief Elementary: 276. Travilah Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DuFief Elementary and Travilah Elementary rank in Maryland?
DuFief Elementary is 91st of 879 and Travilah Elementary is 7th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).