Barack Obama Elementary vs Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 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
Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS
Upper Marlboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
480 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 879 | #549 of 879 |
| National rank | #40300 of 50,301 | #36114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 629 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.1).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 54.4%).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Barack Obama Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 480.
- •Barack Obama Elementary is a public school while Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS 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 Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS ranks higher (33.7 vs 27.1 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 Barack Obama Elementary and Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 629. Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS rank in Maryland?
Barack Obama Elementary is 635th of 879 and Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS is 549th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).