School Overview
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.
201
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic27
Black153
Asian3
Two or More2
American Indian2
Pacific Islander10
  • Black
    153 (76.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (13.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (5.0 %)
  • White
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (410)396-4525
Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/39
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten36
Grade 127
Grade 218
Grade 333
Grade 425
Grade 531
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10652.7%
Male9547.3%
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