Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary vs The Mount Washington School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 117 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
The Mount Washington School
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
516 students
| Measure | Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Leonardtown, Maryland | The Mount Washington School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 879 | #460 of 879 |
| National rank | #15900 of 50,301 | #30393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 516 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | Leonardtown | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 42.4).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •The Mount Washington School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 41.5%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary better than The Mount Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 42.4 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 The Mount Washington School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Leonardtown and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary: 516. The Mount Washington School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary and The Mount Washington School rank in Maryland?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is 239th of 879 and The Mount Washington School is 460th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).