Elmwood Elementary vs Shady Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Shady Spring Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Shady Spring Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 879 | #691 of 879 |
| National rank | #41985 of 50,301 | #42657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 23.5).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Shady Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 73.1%).
- •Shady Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Elmwood Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 375.
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 Elmwood Elementary better than Shady Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 23.5 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 Elmwood Elementary and Shady Spring Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary: 396. Shady Spring Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary and Shady Spring Elementary rank in Maryland?
Elmwood Elementary is 676th of 879 and Shady Spring Elementary is 691st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).