- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Baltimore International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Baltimore International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009001631Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltimore International Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- #25 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltimore International Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore International Academy ranks #25 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Baltimore International Academy held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240009001631 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · MID · CHARTER
749 enr · 16.6:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Baltimore International Academy held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Baltimore International Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
Baltimore International Academy
749 students
What this shows Baltimore International Academy reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltimore International Academy compares
Baltimore International Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Baltimore International Academy is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baltimore International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltimore International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Baltimore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Standard public school
1,399 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holabird Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
705 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Woodholme Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Stoneleigh Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bedford Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore International Academy
How many students attend Baltimore International Academy?
Baltimore International Academy has 749 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltimore International Academy?
67.8% of students at Baltimore International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltimore International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Baltimore International Academy is African American at 80.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltimore International Academy?
Baltimore International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baltimore International Academy rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore International Academy ranks #25 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Baltimore International Academy, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.