Jones Lane Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Lane Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Jones Lane Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 879 | #221 of 879 |
| National rank | #4660 of 50,301 | #15137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 64.5).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 43.9%).
- •Jones Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 428.
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 Jones Lane Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Lane Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 64.5 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 Jones Lane Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Lane Elementary: 428. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Lane Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Maryland?
Jones Lane Elementary is 53rd of 879 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 221st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).