Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary vs Port Towns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
Cheverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Port Towns Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
| Measure | Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary Cheverly, Maryland | Port Towns Elementary Bladensburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 879 | #828 of 879 |
| National rank | #44523 of 50,301 | #47319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| city | Cheverly | Bladensburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 15.7).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 16%).
- •Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 92.9%).
- •Port Towns Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.8).
- •Port Towns Elementary is the larger school with 747 students compared with 518.
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 Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary better than Port Towns Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary ranks higher (20.5 vs 15.7 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 Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary and Port Towns Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cheverly and Bladensburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary: 518. Port Towns Elementary: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary and Port Towns Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is 736th of 879 and Port Towns Elementary is 828th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).