Piney Branch Elementary vs Takoma Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 260 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students
Takoma Park Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
559 students
| Measure | Piney Branch Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Takoma Park Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 879 | #249 of 879 |
| National rank | #18735 of 50,301 | #16348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 575 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Takoma Park | Takoma Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Takoma Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 59.2).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 36.7%).
- •Takoma Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.9).
- •Piney Branch Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 559.
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 Piney Branch Elementary better than Takoma Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Takoma Park Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 59.2 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 Piney Branch Elementary and Takoma Park Elementary?
About 260 m in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Takoma Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Branch Elementary: 575. Takoma Park Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Branch Elementary and Takoma Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Piney Branch Elementary is 270th of 879 and Takoma Park Elementary is 249th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).