Robert Frost Elementary vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Frost Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
William Paca Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Robert Frost Elementary Landover, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 879 | #849 of 879 |
| National rank | #40108 of 50,301 | #48321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Frost Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 13.5).
- •Robert Frost Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Robert Frost Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 96.9%).
- •Robert Frost Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •William Paca Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 257.
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 Robert Frost Elementary better than William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Frost Elementary ranks higher (27.5 vs 13.5 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 Robert Frost Elementary and William Paca Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert Frost Elementary: 257. William Paca Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert Frost Elementary and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Robert Frost Elementary is 631st of 879 and William Paca Elementary is 849th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).