Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary vs Rock Creek Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Rockville, Maryland | Rock Creek Valley Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 879 | #244 of 879 |
| National rank | #9655 of 50,301 | #16126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 63.0).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 43%).
- •Rock Creek Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.8).
- •Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary is the larger school with 621 students compared with 332.
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 Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary better than Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary ranks higher (72.4 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 Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary and Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary: 621. Rock Creek Valley Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary and Rock Creek Valley Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary is 144th of 879 and Rock Creek Valley Elementary is 244th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).