Enrollment
250
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How City Neighbors Hamilton compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at City Neighbors Hamilton
City Neighbors Hamilton is a small charter elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Maryland schools and 32% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baltimore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Harmony Academy (1,399 students): City Neighbors Hamilton is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students) and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students) alongside City Neighbors Hamilton.
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 City Neighbors Hamilton compares
City Neighbors Hamilton on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore City Public Schools, which includes City Neighbors Hamilton.
$18,272
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 51.4%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is City Neighbors Hamilton a good school?
City Neighbors Hamilton earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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