Parkway Elementary vs Waverley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Waverley Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Waverley Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 879 | #687 of 879 |
| National rank | #16593 of 50,301 | #42535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 23.7).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 87.4%).
- •Waverley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Waverley Elementary is the larger school with 965 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 Parkway Elementary better than Waverley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 23.7 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 Parkway Elementary and Waverley Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary: 263. Waverley Elementary: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary and Waverley Elementary rank in Maryland?
Parkway Elementary is 251st of 879 and Waverley Elementary is 687th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).