Folger Mckinsey Elementary vs Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
Jones Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Folger Mckinsey Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Jones Elementary Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 879 | #43 of 879 |
| National rank | #3131 of 50,301 | #3523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 644 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| city | Severna Park | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.5 vs 82.7).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 15.9%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.4).
- •Folger Mckinsey Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 334.
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 Folger Mckinsey Elementary better than Jones Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Folger Mckinsey Elementary and Jones Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary: 644. Jones Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folger Mckinsey Elementary and Jones Elementary rank in Maryland?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary is 39th of 879 and Jones Elementary is 43rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).