Frost Elementary vs J. Frank Dent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frost Elementary
Frostburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
J. Frank Dent Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
| Measure | Frost Elementary Frostburg, Maryland | J. Frank Dent Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 879 | #841 of 879 |
| National rank | #4823 of 50,301 | #47914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 243 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 2.5% |
| city | Frostburg | Fort Washington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 14.4).
- •Frost Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 2.5%).
- •Frost Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Frost Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 92.2%).
- •J. Frank Dent Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
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 Frost Elementary better than J. Frank Dent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frost Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 14.4 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 Frost Elementary and J. Frank Dent Elementary?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Frostburg and Fort Washington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost Elementary: 243. J. Frank Dent Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost Elementary and J. Frank Dent Elementary rank in Maryland?
Frost Elementary is 54th of 879 and J. Frank Dent Elementary is 841st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).