North Frederick Elementary vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Frederick Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Parkway Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | North Frederick Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Parkway Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 879 | #251 of 879 |
| National rank | #23195 of 50,301 | #16593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 660 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 52.8).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 57.4%).
- •North Frederick Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •North Frederick Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 263.
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 North Frederick Elementary better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 52.8 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 North Frederick Elementary and Parkway Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Frederick Elementary: 660. Parkway Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Frederick Elementary and Parkway Elementary rank in Maryland?
North Frederick Elementary is 330th of 879 and Parkway Elementary is 251st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).