- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Baltimore International Academy West
Federal NCES profile for Baltimore International Academy West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009001752Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltimore International Academy West earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #23 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltimore International Academy West has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore International Academy West ranks #23 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Baltimore International Academy West held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240009001752 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
239 enr · 19.9:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Baltimore International Academy West held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Baltimore International Academy West 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 239
Baltimore International Academy West
239 students
What this shows Baltimore International Academy West reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltimore International Academy West compares
Baltimore International Academy West 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Baltimore International Academy West 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 West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltimore International Academy West'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
Baltimore International Academy
Standard public school
749 students 16.6:1 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
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore International Academy West
How many students attend Baltimore International Academy West?
Baltimore International Academy West has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy West is 19.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltimore International Academy West?
72.2% of students at Baltimore International Academy West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltimore International Academy West?
The largest demographic group at Baltimore International Academy West is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltimore International Academy West?
Baltimore International Academy West has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baltimore International Academy West rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore International Academy West ranks #23 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 West, 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.