Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter vs James H. Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter
Laurel · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,681 students
James H. Harrison Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
| Measure | Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter Laurel, Maryland | James H. Harrison Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #665 of 879 |
| National rank | – | #41519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,681 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 91.4%).
- •James H. Harrison Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.6).
- •Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 304.
- •Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter is a charter school while James H. Harrison Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter better than James H. Harrison Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter and James H. Harrison Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter: 1,681. James H. Harrison Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter and James H. Harrison Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter is unranked and James H. Harrison Elementary is 665th of 879 among other schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).