Rockledge Elementary vs Yorktown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockledge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Yorktown Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Rockledge Elementary Bowie, Maryland | Yorktown Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 879 | #328 of 879 |
| National rank | #40407 of 50,301 | #22946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 319 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorktown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 27.0).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 62.4%).
- •Rockledge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •Yorktown Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 319.
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 Rockledge Elementary better than Yorktown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yorktown Elementary ranks higher (53.2 vs 27.0 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 Rockledge Elementary and Yorktown Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rockledge Elementary: 319. Yorktown Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rockledge Elementary and Yorktown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Rockledge Elementary is 638th of 879 and Yorktown Elementary is 328th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).