Kensington Parkwood Elementary vs Rock View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Rock View Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
| Measure | Kensington Parkwood Elementary Kensington, Maryland | Rock View Elementary Kensington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 879 | #525 of 879 |
| National rank | #2950 of 50,301 | #34216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 28% |
| city | Kensington | Kensington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 36.7).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 28%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 23%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 50.2%).
- •Rock View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.3).
- •Rock View Elementary is the larger school with 588 students compared with 535.
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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary better than Rock View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 36.7 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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary and Rock View Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary: 535. Rock View Elementary: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Parkwood Elementary and Rock View Elementary rank in Maryland?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary is 35th of 879 and Rock View Elementary is 525th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).