Doswell E. Brooks Elementary vs Francis Scott Key Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Francis Scott Key Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland | Francis Scott Key Elementary District Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 879 | #838 of 879 |
| National rank | #43066 of 50,301 | #47861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Capital Heights | District Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 14.5).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 92.9%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 291.
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 Doswell E. Brooks Elementary better than Francis Scott Key Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Doswell E. Brooks Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 14.5 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 Doswell E. Brooks Elementary and Francis Scott Key Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Capital Heights and District Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary: 291. Francis Scott Key Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doswell E. Brooks Elementary and Francis Scott Key Elementary rank in Maryland?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 701st of 879 and Francis Scott Key Elementary is 838th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).