Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle vs Norwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
831 students
Norwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
521 students
| Measure | Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Norwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 879 | #634 of 879 |
| National rank | #41884 of 50,301 | #40222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 831 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 24.7).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 71.4%).
- •Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 831 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 Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle better than Norwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 24.7 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 Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle and Norwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle: 831. Norwood Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle and Norwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle is 674th of 879 and Norwood Elementary is 634th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).