Center Elementary School vs Dr Gertrude Bailey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Elementary School
Chelmsford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
Dr Gertrude Bailey
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
454 students
| Measure | Center Elementary School Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Dr Gertrude Bailey Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,009 | #529 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6181 of 50,301 | #17916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 480 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Chelmsford | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 60.4).
- •Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Dr Gertrude Bailey does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Center Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 454.
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 Center Elementary School better than Dr Gertrude Bailey?
On the Success Index (US), Center Elementary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 60.4 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 Center Elementary School and Dr Gertrude Bailey?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Elementary School: 480. Dr Gertrude Bailey: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Elementary School and Dr Gertrude Bailey rank in Massachusetts?
Center Elementary School is 234th of 1,009 and Dr Gertrude Bailey is 529th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).