Cecil Elementary vs Johnston Square Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Johnston Square Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Cecil Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Johnston Square Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 879 | #879 of 879 |
| National rank | #47565 of 50,301 | #49896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 7.9).
- •Cecil Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Cecil Elementary does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Cecil Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Cecil Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
- •Cecil Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 271.
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 Johnston Square Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil Elementary ranks higher (15.1 vs 7.9 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 Johnston Square Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Elementary: 348. Johnston Square Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Elementary and Johnston Square Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cecil Elementary is 834th of 879 and Johnston Square Elementary is 879th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).