Phelps Luck Elementary vs Thunder Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phelps Luck Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
Thunder Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | Phelps Luck Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Thunder Hill Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 879 | #143 of 879 |
| National rank | #23931 of 50,301 | #9609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 681 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 51.8).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 46.5%).
- •Phelps Luck Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Phelps Luck Elementary is the larger school with 681 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 Phelps Luck Elementary better than Thunder Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Hill Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 51.8 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 Phelps Luck Elementary and Thunder Hill Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phelps Luck Elementary: 681. Thunder Hill Elementary: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phelps Luck Elementary and Thunder Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Phelps Luck Elementary is 343rd of 879 and Thunder Hill Elementary is 143rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).