Gaywood Elementary vs Glenn Dale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaywood Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
Glenn Dale Elementary
Glenn Dale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Gaywood Elementary Lanham, Maryland | Glenn Dale Elementary Glenn Dale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 879 | #608 of 879 |
| National rank | #46005 of 50,301 | #39193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 525 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| city | Lanham | Glenn Dale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenn Dale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 18.1).
- •Glenn Dale Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Glenn Dale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Gaywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 91.9%).
- •Glenn Dale Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Gaywood Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 493.
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 Gaywood Elementary better than Glenn Dale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenn Dale Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 18.1 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 Gaywood Elementary and Glenn Dale Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Glenn Dale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaywood Elementary: 525. Glenn Dale Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaywood Elementary and Glenn Dale Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gaywood Elementary is 785th of 879 and Glenn Dale Elementary is 608th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).