City Neighbors Charter School vs Elmwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Neighbors Charter School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
231 students
Elmwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | City Neighbors Charter School Baltimore, Maryland | Elmwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 879 | #676 of 879 |
| National rank | #40576 of 50,301 | #41985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Neighbors Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 24.5).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •City Neighbors Charter School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •City Neighbors Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 65.2%).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Elmwood Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 231.
- •City Neighbors Charter School is a charter school while Elmwood 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 City Neighbors Charter School better than Elmwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), City Neighbors Charter School ranks higher (26.7 vs 24.5 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 City Neighbors Charter School and Elmwood Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Neighbors Charter School: 231. Elmwood Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Neighbors Charter School and Elmwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
City Neighbors Charter School is 643rd of 879 and Elmwood Elementary is 676th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).