Northfield Elementary vs Thunder Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
764 students
Thunder Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | Northfield Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Thunder Hill Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 879 | #143 of 879 |
| National rank | #7351 of 50,301 | #9609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 764 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Ellicott City | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 72.5).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 37.7%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •Northfield Elementary is the larger school with 764 students compared with 459.
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 Northfield Elementary better than Thunder Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 72.5 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 Northfield Elementary and Thunder Hill Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northfield Elementary: 764. Thunder Hill Elementary: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northfield Elementary and Thunder Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northfield Elementary is 96th of 879 and Thunder Hill Elementary is 143rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).