Enrollment
395
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000463
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #14 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks #14 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 395 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Baltimore's public schools, it stands alongside Roland Park Elementary/Middle (1,371 students): Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 19.6:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet.
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 Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet compares
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 43.5%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other 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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
How many students attend Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
29.8% of students at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks #14 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.
Is Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet a good school?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet, 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.
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