Veterans Elementary vs William A. Diggs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Veterans Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
883 students
William A. Diggs Elementary School
Waldorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
| Measure | Veterans Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | William A. Diggs Elementary School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 879 | #441 of 879 |
| National rank | #9014 of 50,301 | #29556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 883 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | Ellicott City | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 43.6).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 41%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.8).
- •Veterans Elementary is the larger school with 883 students compared with 876.
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 Veterans Elementary better than William A. Diggs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 43.6 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 Veterans Elementary and William A. Diggs Elementary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Veterans Elementary: 883. William A. Diggs Elementary School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Veterans Elementary and William A. Diggs Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Veterans Elementary is 128th of 879 and William A. Diggs Elementary School is 441st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).