Stedwick Elementary vs Whetstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stedwick Elementary
Montgomery Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Whetstone Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
| Measure | Stedwick Elementary Montgomery Village, Maryland | Whetstone Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 879 | #524 of 879 |
| National rank | #38050 of 50,301 | #34078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Montgomery Village | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whetstone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 30.8).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 59.6%).
- •Stedwick Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Whetstone Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 492.
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 Stedwick Elementary better than Whetstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whetstone Elementary ranks higher (36.9 vs 30.8 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 Stedwick Elementary and Whetstone Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stedwick Elementary: 492. Whetstone Elementary: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stedwick Elementary and Whetstone Elementary rank in Maryland?
Stedwick Elementary is 588th of 879 and Whetstone Elementary is 524th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).