- Benjamin Banneker Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (158 vs. 103).
- Benjamin Banneker Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (590:1 vs. 544:1).
- Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Benjamin Banneker Elementary (52 vs. 23).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Benjamin Banneker Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (158 vs. 103).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Benjamin Banneker Elementary (52 vs. 23).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Benjamin Banneker Elementary (7 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Benjamin Banneker Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (590:1 vs. 544:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
$17,088.15
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
$17,088.15
Local revenue share
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
43.4%
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
43.4%
State revenue share
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
45.3%
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
45.3%
Federal revenue share
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
11.3%
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
32.4%
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
32.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
St. Mary's County
$114,580
St. Mary's County
$114,580
Poverty rate
St. Mary's County
7.5%
St. Mary's County
7.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Mary's County
35.1%
St. Mary's County
35.1%
Unemployment rate
St. Mary's County
2.7%
St. Mary's County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.