Capitol Heights Elementary vs Wellwood International School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 58 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
Wellwood International School
Pikesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
316 students
| Measure | Capitol Heights Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Wellwood International School Pikesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 879 | #533 of 879 |
| National rank | #20041 of 50,301 | #34661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 317 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Pikesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 36.0).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Wellwood International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 60.9%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Wellwood International School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Heights Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 36.0 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 Wellwood International School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Pikesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Heights Elementary: 317. Wellwood International School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Heights Elementary and Wellwood International School rank in Maryland?
Capitol Heights Elementary is 296th of 879 and Wellwood International School is 533rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).