St. Johns Lane Elementary vs Waverly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Johns Lane Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
636 students
Waverly Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
| Measure | St. Johns Lane Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Waverly Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #111 of 879 | #6 of 879 |
| National rank | #8108 of 50,301 | #1049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 74.8).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 20.6%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Waverly Elementary is the larger school with 827 students compared with 636.
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 St. Johns Lane Elementary better than Waverly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 74.8 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 St. Johns Lane Elementary and Waverly Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St. Johns Lane Elementary: 636. Waverly Elementary: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St. Johns Lane Elementary and Waverly Elementary rank in Maryland?
St. Johns Lane Elementary is 111th of 879 and Waverly Elementary is 6th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).