- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Cross Country Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cross Country Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000182
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Country Elementary/Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #171 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Country Elementary/Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Country Elementary/Middle ranks #171 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Cross Country Elementary/Middle held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 240009000182 · Baltimore, MD Other · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 20.6:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Cross Country Elementary/Middle held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cross Country Elementary/Middle 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
Cross Country Elementary/Middle
740 students
What this shows Cross Country Elementary/Middle reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Country Elementary/Middle compares
Cross Country Elementary/Middle 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Cross Country Elementary/Middle 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 Cross Country Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Cross Country Elementary/Middle'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 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
Nationwide other 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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Country Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
Cross Country Elementary/Middle has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Country Elementary/Middle is 20.6:1, which is 42% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
67.6% of students at Cross Country Elementary/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cross Country Elementary/Middle is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
Cross Country Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Cross Country Elementary/Middle rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Country Elementary/Middle ranks #171 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.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Cross Country Elementary/Middle, 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.