- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000187
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #92 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary ranks #92 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240009000187 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 30:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary 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 300
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
300 students
What this shows Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary compares
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 107% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 85% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary 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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary'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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is 30:1, which is 107% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
90.8% of students at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary ranks #92 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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary, 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.