Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS vs Pointer Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS
Upper Marlboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
480 students
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Pointer Ridge Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 879 | #523 of 879 |
| National rank | #36114 of 50,301 | #34060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 480 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pointer Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 33.7).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Pointer Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 59.9%).
- •Pointer Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS is the larger school with 480 students compared with 416.
- •Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS is a charter school while Pointer Ridge 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 Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS better than Pointer Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pointer Ridge Elementary ranks higher (36.9 vs 33.7 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 Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS and Pointer Ridge Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS: 480. Pointer Ridge Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS and Pointer Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS is 549th of 879 and Pointer Ridge Elementary is 523rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).