Fox Chapel Elementary vs S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Chapel Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Fox Chapel Elementary Germantown, Maryland | S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 879 | #415 of 879 |
| National rank | #18840 of 50,301 | #28065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 33% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Chapel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 45.8).
- •Fox Chapel Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Fox Chapel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 61.1%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Fox Chapel Elementary is the larger school with 617 students compared with 467.
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 Fox Chapel Elementary better than S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Chapel Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 45.8 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 Fox Chapel Elementary and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Chapel Elementary: 617. S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Chapel Elementary and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fox Chapel Elementary is 271st of 879 and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 415th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).