- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Clay Hill Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009001770Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Hill Public Charter School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #18 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Hill Public Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Hill Public Charter School ranks #18 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Clay Hill Public Charter School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 240009001770 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
335 enr · 19.7:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Clay Hill Public Charter School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Clay Hill Public 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 335
Clay Hill Public Charter School
335 students
What this shows Clay Hill Public Charter School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Hill Public Charter School compares
Clay Hill Public Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 16.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Clay Hill Public 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 Clay Hill Public Charter School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Hill Public 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Hill Public Charter School
How many students attend Clay Hill Public Charter School?
Clay Hill Public Charter School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Hill Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Hill Public Charter School is 19.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Hill Public Charter School?
56.6% of students at Clay Hill Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Hill Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Clay Hill Public Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Hill Public Charter School?
Clay Hill Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Clay Hill Public Charter School rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Hill Public Charter School ranks #18 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 Clay Hill Public 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.