J. Frank Dent Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km 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
Valley View Elementary
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | J. Frank Dent Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland | Valley View Elementary Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #841 of 879 | #562 of 879 |
| National rank | #47914 of 50,301 | #36882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 243 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 30% |
| city | Fort Washington | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 14.4).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 351 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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (32.6 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Frank Dent Elementary: 243. Valley View Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Frank Dent Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in Maryland?
J. Frank Dent Elementary is 841st of 879 and Valley View Elementary is 562nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).