District Heights Elementary vs Francis Scott Key Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 563 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
District Heights Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Francis Scott Key Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | District Heights Elementary District Heights, Maryland | Francis Scott Key Elementary District Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 879 | #838 of 879 |
| National rank | #48461 of 50,301 | #47861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | District Heights | District Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 13.1).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •District Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 94.8%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 365.
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 District Heights Elementary better than Francis Scott Key Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Scott Key Elementary ranks higher (14.5 vs 13.1 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 District Heights Elementary and Francis Scott Key Elementary?
About 563 m in a straight line, between District Heights and District Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
District Heights Elementary: 365. Francis Scott Key Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do District Heights Elementary and Francis Scott Key Elementary rank in Maryland?
District Heights Elementary is 855th of 879 and Francis Scott Key Elementary is 838th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).