Enrollment
165
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Campfield Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Campfield Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000012
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campfield Early Childhood Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #22 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Campfield Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campfield Early Childhood Center ranks #22 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campfield Early Childhood Center compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campfield Early Childhood Center
Campfield Early Childhood Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Campfield Early Childhood Center is leaner than roughly 96% of Maryland schools and 46% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Maryland schools, with 165 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% 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): Campfield Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.9:1 vs 19.6:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Campfield Early Childhood Center.
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 Campfield Early Childhood Center compares
Campfield Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Maryland - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$16,538
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 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
White 3.6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Campfield Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Campfield Early Childhood Center.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Campfield Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campfield Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~165 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Campfield Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Campfield Early Childhood Center?
Campfield Early Childhood Center has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campfield Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Campfield Early Childhood Center is 7.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 50% 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 Campfield Early Childhood Center?
56.8% of students at Campfield Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campfield Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Campfield Early Childhood Center is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campfield Early Childhood Center?
Campfield Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Campfield Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Campfield Early Childhood Center ranks #22 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 Campfield Early Childhood Center a good school?
Campfield Early Childhood Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Campfield Early Childhood Center, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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