Colgate Elementary vs Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colgate Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
774 students
| Measure | Colgate Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 879 | #657 of 879 |
| National rank | #45201 of 50,301 | #41259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 533 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 19.4).
- •Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Colgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 73.5%).
- •Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 774 students compared with 533.
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 Colgate Elementary better than Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle ranks higher (25.7 vs 19.4 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 Colgate Elementary and Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colgate Elementary: 533. Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colgate Elementary and Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Colgate Elementary is 756th of 879 and Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle is 657th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).