Cecil Elementary vs Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 680 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
189 students
| Measure | Cecil Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 879 | #815 of 879 |
| National rank | #47565 of 50,301 | #47001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 15.1).
- •Cecil Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 85.1%).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Cecil Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 189.
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 Cecil Elementary better than Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary ranks higher (16.2 vs 15.1 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 Cecil Elementary and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Elementary: 348. Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Elementary and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cecil Elementary is 834th of 879 and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is 815th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).