Enrollment
180
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
Federal NCES profile for Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009001675
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West has class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West ranks #2 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 180 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is leaner than roughly 95% of Maryland schools and 34% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.6% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Maryland schools, with 180 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baltimore's public schools, it stands alongside Roland Park Elementary/Middle (1,371 students): Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 19.6:1).
Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students) and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students) alongside Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West.
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 Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West compares
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 75% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 5% in Maryland - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore City Public Schools, which includes Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West.
$18,272
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 51.4%
Federal 15.3%
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 Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
How many students attend Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% 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 Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
85.6% of students at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West ranks #2 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 Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West a good school?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. 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 Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Bluford Drew Jemison Stem 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.
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