Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School

201 E 21st Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
84%
33%
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White
1%
34%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School?
209 students attend Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School offer ?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School part of?
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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