Excel Academy Public Charter vs Fort Foote Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Fort Washington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
454 students
Fort Foote Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Excel Academy Public Charter Fort Washington, Maryland | Fort Foote Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 879 | #703 of 879 |
| National rank | #43069 of 50,301 | #43072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Fort Washington | Fort Washington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.8 vs 22.8).
- •Excel Academy Public Charter does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Fort Foote Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Excel Academy Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 89.2%).
- •Fort Foote Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Excel Academy Public Charter is the larger school with 454 students compared with 277.
- •Excel Academy Public Charter is a charter school while Fort Foote Elementary is a public 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 Excel Academy Public Charter better than Fort Foote Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excel Academy Public Charter and Fort Foote Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Fort Washington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Academy Public Charter: 454. Fort Foote Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Academy Public Charter and Fort Foote Elementary rank in Maryland?
Excel Academy Public Charter is 702nd of 879 and Fort Foote Elementary is 703rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).