Doswell E. Brooks Elementary vs Oakville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 58 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
Oakville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland | Oakville Elementary Mechanicsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #701 of 879 | #148 of 879 |
| National rank | #43066 of 50,301 | #10078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | Capital Heights | Mechanicsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 22.8).
- •Oakville Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Oakville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Oakville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 90.7%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.3).
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 Oakville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakville Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 22.8 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 Oakville Elementary?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Capital Heights and Mechanicsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary: 291. Oakville Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doswell E. Brooks Elementary and Oakville Elementary rank in Maryland?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 701st of 879 and Oakville Elementary is 148th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).