Arnold Elementary vs Cape St. Claire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Elementary
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Arnold Elementary Arnold, Maryland | Cape St. Claire Elementary Annapolis, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 879 | #97 of 879 |
| National rank | #6678 of 50,301 | #7379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| city | Arnold | Annapolis |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 75.9).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 14.7%).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.1).
- •Cape St. Claire Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 454.
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 Arnold Elementary better than Cape St. Claire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arnold Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 75.9 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 Arnold Elementary and Cape St. Claire Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Annapolis in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Elementary: 454. Cape St. Claire Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Elementary and Cape St. Claire Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arnold Elementary is 83rd of 879 and Cape St. Claire Elementary is 97th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).