- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Catonsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000353
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catonsville Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Catonsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Catonsville Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catonsville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Catonsville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Catonsville Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240012000353 · Catonsville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 14.8:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Catonsville Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Catonsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 653
Catonsville Elementary
653 students
What this shows Catonsville Elementary reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catonsville Elementary compares
Catonsville Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Asian 22.8%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Catonsville Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catonsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher 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 Catonsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Catonsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catonsville Elementary
How many students attend Catonsville Elementary?
Catonsville Elementary has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Catonsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catonsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Catonsville Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catonsville Elementary?
47.3% of students at Catonsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catonsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Catonsville Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Catonsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catonsville Elementary?
Catonsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Catonsville Elementary rank among public schools in Catonsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Catonsville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Catonsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Catonsville Elementary, 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.