Legends Public Charter School vs The Belair-Edison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legends Public Charter School
Lanham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
897 students
The Belair-Edison School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
911 students
| Measure | Legends Public Charter School Lanham, Maryland | The Belair-Edison School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 879 | #858 of 879 |
| National rank | #38764 of 50,301 | #48701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 897 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 8% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Lanham | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legends Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 12.5).
- •Legends Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 87.2%).
- •The Belair-Edison School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 23.0).
- •The Belair-Edison School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 897.
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 Legends Public Charter School better than The Belair-Edison School?
On the Success Index (US), Legends Public Charter School ranks higher (29.7 vs 12.5 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 Legends Public Charter School and The Belair-Edison School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legends Public Charter School: 897. The Belair-Edison School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legends Public Charter School and The Belair-Edison School rank in Maryland?
Legends Public Charter School is 603rd of 879 and The Belair-Edison School is 858th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).