Garrett Park Elementary vs Kensington Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Park Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Garrett Park Elementary Kensington, Maryland | Kensington Parkwood Elementary Kensington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #199 of 879 | #35 of 879 |
| National rank | #14171 of 50,301 | #2950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 724 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Kensington | Kensington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 65.9).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 24.9%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.8).
- •Garrett Park Elementary is the larger school with 724 students compared with 535.
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 Garrett Park Elementary better than Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 65.9 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 Garrett Park Elementary and Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Park Elementary: 724. Kensington Parkwood Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Park Elementary and Kensington Parkwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Garrett Park Elementary is 199th of 879 and Kensington Parkwood Elementary is 35th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).