Barack Obama Elementary vs Patuxent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.7 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
Patuxent Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Patuxent Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 879 | #581 of 879 |
| National rank | #40300 of 50,301 | #37632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patuxent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 27.1).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Patuxent Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 57.3%).
- •Patuxent Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.6).
- •Barack Obama Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 281.
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 Patuxent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patuxent Elementary ranks higher (31.4 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 Patuxent Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 629. Patuxent Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Patuxent Elementary rank in Maryland?
Barack Obama Elementary is 635th of 879 and Patuxent Elementary is 581st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).