Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle vs Powhatan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
799 students
Powhatan Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Powhatan Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 879 | #552 of 879 |
| National rank | #48368 of 50,301 | #36212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 799 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powhatan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 13.3).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 11%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 77.8%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.6).
- •Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 799 students compared with 250.
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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle better than Powhatan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Powhatan Elementary ranks higher (33.6 vs 13.3 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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle and Powhatan Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle: 799. Powhatan Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle and Powhatan Elementary rank in Maryland?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle is 853rd of 879 and Powhatan Elementary is 552nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).