Lutherville Laboratory vs West Towson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lutherville Laboratory
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
West Towson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville, Maryland | West Towson Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #60 of 879 | #56 of 879 |
| National rank | #5137 of 50,301 | #4871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| city | Lutherville | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.7 vs 80.3).
- •West Towson Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •West Towson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •West Towson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 34.3%).
- •Lutherville Laboratory does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •West Towson Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 405.
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 Lutherville Laboratory better than West Towson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lutherville Laboratory and West Towson Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lutherville and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lutherville Laboratory: 405. West Towson Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lutherville Laboratory and West Towson Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lutherville Laboratory is 60th of 879 and West Towson Elementary is 56th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).