Brandywine Elementary vs Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Elementary
Brandywine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
Upper Marlboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
140 students
| Measure | Brandywine Elementary Brandywine, Maryland | Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 879 | #300 of 879 |
| National rank | #41315 of 50,301 | #20515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 572 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Brandywine | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 25.6).
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 58.4%).
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.9).
- •Brandywine Elementary is the larger school with 572 students compared with 140.
- •Brandywine Elementary is a public school while Friendship Aspire Bowie 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 Brandywine Elementary better than Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter ranks higher (56.6 vs 25.6 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 Brandywine Elementary and Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Brandywine and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Elementary: 572. Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Elementary and Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter rank in Maryland?
Brandywine Elementary is 659th of 879 and Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is 300th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).