Port Towns Elementary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Towns Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Port Towns Elementary Bladensburg, Maryland | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 879 | #792 of 879 |
| National rank | #47319 of 50,301 | #46190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 747 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Bladensburg | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 15.7).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Port Towns Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93.7%).
- •Port Towns Elementary is the larger school with 747 students compared with 586.
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 Port Towns Elementary better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 15.7 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 Port Towns Elementary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bladensburg and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Port Towns Elementary: 747. Riverdale Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Port Towns Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in Maryland?
Port Towns Elementary is 828th of 879 and Riverdale Elementary is 792nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).