Church Creek Elementary vs William S. James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Creek Elementary
Belcamp · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
732 students
William S. James Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
| Measure | Church Creek Elementary Belcamp, Maryland | William S. James Elementary Abingdon, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 879 | #281 of 879 |
| National rank | #34940 of 50,301 | #19255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 732 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| city | Belcamp | Abingdon |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 35.5).
- •William S. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •William S. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •William S. James Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 60%).
- •Church Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Church Creek Elementary is the larger school with 732 students compared with 463.
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 Church Creek Elementary better than William S. James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William S. James Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 35.5 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 Church Creek Elementary and William S. James Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Belcamp and Abingdon in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Church Creek Elementary: 732. William S. James Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Church Creek Elementary and William S. James Elementary rank in Maryland?
Church Creek Elementary is 538th of 879 and William S. James Elementary is 281st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).