Dr. James Craik Elementary School vs Phoenix International School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Pomfret · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Phoenix International School of the Arts
La Plata · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Dr. James Craik Elementary School Pomfret, Maryland | Phoenix International School of the Arts La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 879 | #76 of 225 |
| National rank | #10509 of 50,301 | #6065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Pomfret | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 57.3).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 42%).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 243.
- •Dr. James Craik Elementary School is a public school while Phoenix International School of the Arts is a charter 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 Dr. James Craik Elementary School better than Phoenix International School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 57.3 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 Dr. James Craik Elementary School and Phoenix International School of the Arts?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Pomfret and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School: 520. Phoenix International School of the Arts: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. James Craik Elementary School and Phoenix International School of the Arts rank in Maryland?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is 152nd of 879 and Phoenix International School of the Arts is 76th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).