Essex Elementary vs Sandalwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Sandalwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Sandalwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 879 | #745 of 879 |
| National rank | #42681 of 50,301 | #44929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 19.9).
- •Essex Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 83%).
- •Sandalwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Essex Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 440.
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 Essex Elementary better than Sandalwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 19.9 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 Essex Elementary and Sandalwood Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary: 481. Sandalwood Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary and Sandalwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Essex Elementary is 693rd of 879 and Sandalwood Elementary is 745th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).