Capitol Heights Elementary vs Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Capitol Heights Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 879 | #701 of 879 |
| National rank | #20041 of 50,301 | #43066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Capital Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 22.8).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 90.7%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 291.
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 Capitol Heights Elementary better than Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Heights Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 22.8 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 Capitol Heights Elementary and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Capital Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Heights Elementary: 317. Doswell E. Brooks Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Heights Elementary and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Capitol Heights Elementary is 296th of 879 and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 701st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).