Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary vs Leonardtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Leonardtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Leonardtown Elementary
Leonardtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Leonardtown, Maryland | Leonardtown Elementary Leonardtown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 879 | #174 of 879 |
| National rank | #15900 of 50,301 | #11943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| city | Leonardtown | Leonardtown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonardtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 63.3).
- •Leonardtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Leonardtown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 32.4%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 509.
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 Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary better than Leonardtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leonardtown Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 63.3 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 Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary and Leonardtown Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Leonardtown and Leonardtown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary: 516. Leonardtown Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary and Leonardtown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is 239th of 879 and Leonardtown Elementary is 174th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).