Ilchester Elementary vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 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
Waterloo Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Ilchester Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Waterloo Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 879 | #123 of 879 |
| National rank | #1122 of 50,301 | #8821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| city | Ellicott City | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ilchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 73.7).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 32.1%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Waterloo Elementary is the larger school with 666 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 Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ilchester Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 73.7 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 Ilchester Elementary and Waterloo Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ilchester Elementary: 482. Waterloo Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ilchester Elementary and Waterloo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ilchester Elementary is 8th of 879 and Waterloo Elementary is 123rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).