Fountain Green Elementary vs Gunpowder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Green Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Gunpowder Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Fountain Green Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Gunpowder Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 879 | #344 of 879 |
| National rank | #9575 of 50,301 | #23966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 443 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Bel Air | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 51.7).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 42.9%).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fountain Green Elementary better than Gunpowder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Green Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 51.7 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 Fountain Green Elementary and Gunpowder Elementary?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Green Elementary: 443. Gunpowder Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Green Elementary and Gunpowder Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fountain Green Elementary is 141st of 879 and Gunpowder Elementary is 344th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).