- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
City Neighbors Charter School
Federal NCES profile for City Neighbors Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009001478Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Neighbors Charter School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #7 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
City Neighbors Charter School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Neighbors Charter School ranks #7 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
City Neighbors Charter School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240009001478 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
231 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
City Neighbors Charter School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
City Neighbors Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 231
City Neighbors Charter School
231 students
What this shows City Neighbors Charter School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Neighbors Charter School compares
City Neighbors Charter 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Maryland - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.9%
White 23.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, City Neighbors Charter School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City Neighbors Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Neighbors Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Baltimore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Standard public school
1,399 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holabird Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Baltimore International Academy
Standard public school
749 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
705 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Woodholme Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Stoneleigh Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Neighbors Charter School
How many students attend City Neighbors Charter School?
City Neighbors Charter School has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors Charter School is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% 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 City Neighbors Charter School?
45.3% of students at City Neighbors Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Neighbors Charter School?
The largest demographic group at City Neighbors Charter School is African American at 74.9% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Neighbors Charter School?
City Neighbors Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City Neighbors Charter School rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, City Neighbors Charter School ranks #7 of 27 elementary 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 elementary schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides City Neighbors Charter School, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.