- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Chatsworth School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240012000361 · Reisterstown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 10:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Chatsworth School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chatsworth School 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 301
Chatsworth School
301 students
What this shows Chatsworth School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatsworth School compares
Chatsworth School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
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 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
- 2,012
- 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
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 (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.