Enrollment
305
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Belle Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belle Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000043
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Grove Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #39 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Grove Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Grove Elementary ranks #39 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Grove Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belle Grove Elementary
Belle Grove Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.6% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baltimore's public schools, it stands alongside Roland Park Elementary/Middle (1,371 students): Belle Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 19.6:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Belle Grove Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belle Grove Elementary compares
Belle Grove Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 71% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 24.9%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Belle Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Belle Grove Elementary.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belle Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Standard public school
967 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hampstead Hill Academy
Standard public school
933 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Belair-Edison School
Standard public school
911 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Belle Grove Elementary
How many students attend Belle Grove Elementary?
Belle Grove Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Grove Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Grove Elementary?
83.6% of students at Belle Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belle Grove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Grove Elementary?
Belle Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belle Grove Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Grove Elementary ranks #39 of 177 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 schools in Baltimore on the city page.
Is Belle Grove Elementary a good school?
Belle Grove Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Belle Grove Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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