Fountaindale Elementary vs Salem Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountaindale Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Salem Avenue Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
| Measure | Fountaindale Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Salem Avenue Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 879 | #620 of 879 |
| National rank | #12872 of 50,301 | #39717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 29% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountaindale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 28.2).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 83%).
- •Salem Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Salem Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 413.
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 Fountaindale Elementary better than Salem Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fountaindale Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 28.2 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 Fountaindale Elementary and Salem Avenue Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountaindale Elementary: 413. Salem Avenue Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountaindale Elementary and Salem Avenue Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fountaindale Elementary is 184th of 879 and Salem Avenue Elementary is 620th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).