J. Frank Dent Elementary vs Samuel Chase Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 825 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Frank Dent Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
Samuel Chase Elementary
Temple Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | J. Frank Dent Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland | Samuel Chase Elementary Temple Hills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #841 of 879 | #799 of 879 |
| National rank | #47914 of 50,301 | #46399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 243 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Fort Washington | Temple Hills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Chase Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.4).
- •Samuel Chase Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Samuel Chase Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Samuel Chase Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 92.2%).
- •J. Frank Dent Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Samuel Chase Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 243.
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 J. Frank Dent Elementary better than Samuel Chase Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Chase Elementary ranks higher (17.4 vs 14.4 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 J. Frank Dent Elementary and Samuel Chase Elementary?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Temple Hills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Frank Dent Elementary: 243. Samuel Chase Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Frank Dent Elementary and Samuel Chase Elementary rank in Maryland?
J. Frank Dent Elementary is 841st of 879 and Samuel Chase Elementary is 799th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).