Barack Obama Elementary vs Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students
Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter
Upper Marlboro · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,503 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #635 of 879 | – |
| National rank | #40300 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 629 | 1,503 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 54.4%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter is the larger school with 1,503 students compared with 629.
- •Barack Obama Elementary is a public school while Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barack Obama Elementary better than Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter?
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 Barack Obama Elementary and Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 629. Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter: 1,503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter rank in Maryland?
Barack Obama Elementary is 635th of 879 and Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter is unranked among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).