Forest Lakes Elementary vs Winfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Winfield Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland | Winfield Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 879 | #662 of 879 |
| National rank | #8577 of 50,301 | #41365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 20% |
| city | Forest Hill | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 25.6).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 20%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 28%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 70.7%).
- •Winfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
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 Lakes Elementary better than Winfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lakes Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 25.6 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 Lakes Elementary and Winfield Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Winfield Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lakes Elementary and Winfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 and Winfield Elementary is 662nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).