Elk Neck Elementary vs Jones Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Neck Elementary
Elkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Jones Lane Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Elk Neck Elementary Elkton, Maryland | Jones Lane Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #274 of 879 | #53 of 879 |
| National rank | #18980 of 50,301 | #4660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Elkton | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 58.8).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 49.5%).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.3).
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 Elk Neck Elementary better than Jones Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Lane Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 58.8 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 Elk Neck Elementary and Jones Lane Elementary?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Elkton and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Neck Elementary: 428. Jones Lane Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Neck Elementary and Jones Lane Elementary rank in Maryland?
Elk Neck Elementary is 274th of 879 and Jones Lane Elementary is 53rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).