Dundalk Elementary vs Norwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundalk Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
757 students
Norwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
521 students
| Measure | Dundalk Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Norwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 879 | #634 of 879 |
| National rank | #47056 of 50,301 | #40222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 757 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 16.1).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 75.3%).
- •Dundalk Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Dundalk Elementary is the larger school with 757 students compared with 521.
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 Dundalk Elementary better than Norwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 16.1 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 Dundalk Elementary and Norwood Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundalk Elementary: 757. Norwood Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundalk Elementary and Norwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dundalk Elementary is 817th of 879 and Norwood Elementary is 634th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).