Sandalwood Elementary vs Sussex Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandalwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Sussex Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Sandalwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Sussex Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #745 of 879 | #762 of 879 |
| National rank | #44929 of 50,301 | #45327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.9 vs 19.3).
- •Sandalwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Sandalwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Sussex Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 83%).
- •Sussex Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Sussex Elementary is the larger school with 475 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 Sandalwood Elementary better than Sussex Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandalwood Elementary and Sussex Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandalwood Elementary: 440. Sussex Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandalwood Elementary and Sussex Elementary rank in Maryland?
Sandalwood Elementary is 745th of 879 and Sussex Elementary is 762nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).