Arrowhead Elementary vs Barack Obama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Barack Obama Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Barack Obama Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 879 | #635 of 879 |
| National rank | #46152 of 50,301 | #40300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 18% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 17.8).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 87.3%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.6).
- •Barack Obama Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 378.
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 Arrowhead Elementary better than Barack Obama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary ranks higher (27.1 vs 17.8 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 Arrowhead Elementary and Barack Obama Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary: 378. Barack Obama Elementary: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary and Barack Obama Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arrowhead Elementary is 788th of 879 and Barack Obama Elementary is 635th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).