Enrollment
301
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reisterstown, MD
Chatsworth School
Federal NCES profile for Chatsworth School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000361
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatsworth School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Reisterstown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatsworth School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatsworth School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Reisterstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chatsworth School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chatsworth School
Chatsworth School is a small combined-grade school in Reisterstown, Maryland, enrolling 301 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Chatsworth School is leaner than roughly 93% of Maryland schools and 31% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Reisterstown's public schools, it stands alongside Reisterstown Elementary (518 students): Chatsworth School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 16.2:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Chatsworth School.
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 Chatsworth School compares
Chatsworth School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Maryland - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
White 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Chatsworth School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Chatsworth School.
$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 Chatsworth School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatsworth School'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 Reisterstown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reisterstown Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Cedarmere Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Glyndon Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 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 (~301 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chatsworth School
How many students attend Chatsworth School?
Chatsworth School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reisterstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatsworth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatsworth School is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 36% 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 Chatsworth School?
28.3% of students at Chatsworth School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatsworth School?
The largest demographic group at Chatsworth School is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Reisterstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatsworth School?
Chatsworth School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Chatsworth School rank among schools in Reisterstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatsworth School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Reisterstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reisterstown on the city page.
Is Chatsworth School a good school?
Chatsworth School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Chatsworth School, 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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