Thunder Hill Elementary vs Veterans 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.
Thunder Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Veterans Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
883 students
| Measure | Thunder Hill Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Veterans Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 879 | #128 of 879 |
| National rank | #9609 of 50,301 | #9014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.5 vs 73.4).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 37.7%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Veterans Elementary is the larger school with 883 students compared with 459.
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 Thunder Hill Elementary better than Veterans Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Thunder Hill Elementary and Veterans Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thunder Hill Elementary: 459. Veterans Elementary: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thunder Hill Elementary and Veterans Elementary rank in Maryland?
Thunder Hill Elementary is 143rd of 879 and Veterans Elementary is 128th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).