- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000363
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #16 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary ranks #16 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 240012000363 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 20.3:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake Terrace 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 345
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary
345 students
What this shows Chesapeake Terrace Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake Terrace Elementary compares
Chesapeake Terrace 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 345 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary is less 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 Chesapeake Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake Terrace 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 Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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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
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Chesapeake Terrace Elementary?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Terrace Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake Terrace Elementary?
33.6% of students at Chesapeake Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Terrace Elementary is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Terrace Elementary?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Chesapeake Terrace Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary ranks #16 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.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake Terrace 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.