Govans Elementary vs Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Govans Elementary
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students
| Measure | Govans Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 879 | #867 of 879 |
| National rank | #42289 of 50,301 | #49078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 410 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Govans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 11.4).
- •Govans Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Govans Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Govans Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 86.9%).
- •Govans Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.0).
- •Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 834 students compared with 410.
- •Govans Elementary is a charter school while Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle 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 Govans Elementary better than Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Govans Elementary ranks higher (24.0 vs 11.4 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 Govans Elementary and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Govans Elementary: 410. Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Govans Elementary and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Govans Elementary is 681st of 879 and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is 867th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).