Forest Knolls Elementary vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Knolls Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Laurel Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Forest Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Laurel Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 879 | #713 of 879 |
| National rank | #11529 of 50,301 | #43659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 19% |
| city | Silver Spring | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 21.9).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
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 Forest Knolls Elementary better than Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Knolls Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 21.9 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 Forest Knolls Elementary and Laurel Elementary?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Knolls Elementary: 472. Laurel Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Knolls Elementary and Laurel Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Knolls Elementary is 163rd of 879 and Laurel Elementary is 713th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).