Forest Knolls Elementary vs Pine Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
Pine Crest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
493 students
| Measure | Forest Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Pine Crest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 879 | #342 of 879 |
| National rank | #11529 of 50,301 | #23856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 472 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 51.9).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 52.9%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •Pine Crest Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 472.
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 Pine Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Knolls Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 51.9 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 Pine Crest Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Knolls Elementary: 472. Pine Crest Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Knolls Elementary and Pine Crest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Knolls Elementary is 163rd of 879 and Pine Crest Elementary is 342nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).