Padonia International Elementary vs Sparks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padonia International Elementary
Cockeysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Sparks Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Padonia International Elementary Cockeysville, Maryland | Sparks Elementary Sparks, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #491 of 879 | #29 of 879 |
| National rank | #32271 of 50,301 | #2459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 77% |
| city | Cockeysville | Sparks |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 39.5).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 39%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 64.8%).
- •Padonia International Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
- •Sparks Elementary is the larger school with 509 students compared with 505.
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 Padonia International Elementary better than Sparks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 39.5 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 Padonia International Elementary and Sparks Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Cockeysville and Sparks in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Padonia International Elementary: 505. Sparks Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Padonia International Elementary and Sparks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Padonia International Elementary is 491st of 879 and Sparks Elementary is 29th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).