- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
City Neighbors Hamilton
Federal NCES profile for City Neighbors Hamilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009001680Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Neighbors Hamilton earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
City Neighbors Hamilton has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Neighbors Hamilton ranks #1 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
City Neighbors Hamilton held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240009001680 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
250 enr · 19.2:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
City Neighbors Hamilton held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
City Neighbors Hamilton 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 250
City Neighbors Hamilton
250 students
What this shows City Neighbors Hamilton reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Neighbors Hamilton compares
City Neighbors Hamilton 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 33% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, City Neighbors Hamilton is more 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 Hamilton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Neighbors Hamilton'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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Neighbors Hamilton
How many students attend City Neighbors Hamilton?
City Neighbors Hamilton has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors Hamilton is 19.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Neighbors Hamilton?
32.8% of students at City Neighbors Hamilton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Neighbors Hamilton?
The largest demographic group at City Neighbors Hamilton is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Neighbors Hamilton?
City Neighbors Hamilton has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Hamilton rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, City Neighbors Hamilton ranks #1 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 Hamilton, 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.