Linthicum Elementary vs Sparks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linthicum Elementary
Linthicum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Sparks Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Linthicum Elementary Linthicum, Maryland | Sparks Elementary Sparks, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #243 of 879 | #29 of 879 |
| National rank | #16107 of 50,301 | #2459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| city | Linthicum | Sparks |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 63.0).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 43.6%).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
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 Linthicum Elementary better than Sparks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 63.0 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 Linthicum Elementary and Sparks Elementary?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Linthicum and Sparks in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linthicum Elementary: 509. Sparks Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linthicum Elementary and Sparks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Linthicum Elementary is 243rd of 879 and Sparks Elementary is 29th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).