Somerset Elementary vs Stevens Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Stevens Forest Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland | Stevens Forest Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 879 | #459 of 879 |
| National rank | #6159 of 50,301 | #30258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 32% |
| city | Chevy Chase | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 42.6).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 59.2%).
- •Stevens Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.0).
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 Somerset Elementary better than Stevens Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 42.6 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 Somerset Elementary and Stevens Forest Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Chevy Chase and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Elementary: 314. Stevens Forest Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Elementary and Stevens Forest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Somerset Elementary is 75th of 879 and Stevens Forest Elementary is 459th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).