Eldersburg Elementary vs Linton Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eldersburg Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Linton Springs Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
759 students
| Measure | Eldersburg Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Linton Springs Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 879 | #85 of 879 |
| National rank | #5360 of 50,301 | #6705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eldersburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 77.0).
- •Eldersburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Linton Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 16.2%).
- •Eldersburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Linton Springs Elementary is the larger school with 759 students compared with 470.
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 Eldersburg Elementary better than Linton Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eldersburg Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.0 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 Eldersburg Elementary and Linton Springs Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eldersburg Elementary: 470. Linton Springs Elementary: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eldersburg Elementary and Linton Springs Elementary rank in Maryland?
Eldersburg Elementary is 64th of 879 and Linton Springs Elementary is 85th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).