Baden Elementary vs Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baden Elementary
Brandywine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
189 students
| Measure | Baden Elementary Brandywine, Maryland | Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 879 | #815 of 879 |
| National rank | #41049 of 50,301 | #47001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Brandywine | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 16.2).
- •Baden Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Baden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 87%).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is the larger school with 189 students compared with 184.
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 Baden Elementary better than Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baden Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 16.2 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 Baden Elementary and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Brandywine and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baden Elementary: 184. Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baden Elementary and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baden Elementary is 653rd of 879 and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is 815th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).