DALLAS F. NICHOLAS SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 274 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, located in the Old Goucher neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school is named in honor of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr., a prominent local attorney and civil rights advocate who played a significant role in the legal battles to desegregate Maryland’s public institutions. The school operates with a commitment to providing a foundational academic environment that fosters student growth, community engagement, and the development of core social and academic skills.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its urban student population, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and character education. By aligning with the broader Baltimore City Public Schools initiatives, the institution focuses on fostering an inclusive climate that encourages parental involvement and community partnerships. As a neighborhood-based elementary school, it plays a vital role in the local district, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through a structured and supportive educational experience.

For more information, contact Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary at (410) 396-4525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.