Pointers Run Elementary vs Swansfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pointers Run Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students
Swansfield Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
| Measure | Pointers Run Elementary Clarksville, Maryland | Swansfield Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 879 | #475 of 879 |
| National rank | #1405 of 50,301 | #31553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 25% |
| city | Clarksville | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pointers Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 40.6).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 25%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 30%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 38.2%).
- •Swansfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Pointers Run Elementary is the larger school with 835 students compared with 594.
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 Pointers Run Elementary better than Swansfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pointers Run Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 40.6 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 Pointers Run Elementary and Swansfield Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Clarksville and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pointers Run Elementary: 835. Swansfield Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pointers Run Elementary and Swansfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Pointers Run Elementary is 13th of 879 and Swansfield Elementary is 475th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).