- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
George Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000220
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #30 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #30 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
George Washington Elementary held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 240009000220 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 10.5:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
George Washington Elementary held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
George Washington 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 137
George Washington Elementary
137 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary compares
George Washington 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Maryland - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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
Counselors0.0 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
African American 75.9%
White 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, George Washington 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 George Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary?
86.1% of students at George Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary is African American at 75.9% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #30 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 George Washington 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.