Westbrook Elementary vs Wood Acres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westbrook Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Wood Acres Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Westbrook Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Wood Acres Elementary Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 879 | #67 of 879 |
| National rank | #1731 of 50,301 | #5521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westbrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 79.1).
- •Westbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Westbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Wood Acres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 13%).
- •Westbrook Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Wood Acres Elementary is the larger school with 609 students compared with 468.
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 Westbrook Elementary better than Wood Acres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westbrook Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 79.1 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 Westbrook Elementary and Wood Acres Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Westbrook Elementary: 468. Wood Acres Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Westbrook Elementary and Wood Acres Elementary rank in Maryland?
Westbrook Elementary is 21st of 879 and Wood Acres Elementary is 67th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).