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#1314 of 1,363 schools in MD
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 E 21st Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 9% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 87Excellent Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,378
Median home value
$229,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Montessori Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Cecil ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Margaret Brent Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #134 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,314 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
What grades does Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary serve?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary rank in MD?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary ranks #1,314 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary a charter school?
No, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
83.3% of students at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (410) 396-4525
- Area population (ZIP 21218)
- 44,903
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21218; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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