Ilchester Elementary vs Rockburn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilchester Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Rockburn Elementary
Elkridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Ilchester Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Rockburn Elementary Elkridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 879 | #49 of 879 |
| National rank | #1122 of 50,301 | #3918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| city | Ellicott City | Elkridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ilchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 82.0).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Rockburn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.7%).
- •Rockburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.7).
- •Rockburn Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 482.
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 Ilchester Elementary better than Rockburn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ilchester Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 82.0 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 Ilchester Elementary and Rockburn Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Elkridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ilchester Elementary: 482. Rockburn Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ilchester Elementary and Rockburn Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ilchester Elementary is 8th of 879 and Rockburn Elementary is 49th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).