- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Gunpowder Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gunpowder Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012000397
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunpowder Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #12 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunpowder Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunpowder Elementary ranks #12 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gunpowder Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 240012000397 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.3:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Gunpowder Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gunpowder Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 443
Gunpowder Elementary
443 students
What this shows Gunpowder Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunpowder Elementary compares
Gunpowder 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 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.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Asian 21.7%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Gunpowder Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunpowder Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunpowder Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunpowder Elementary
How many students attend Gunpowder Elementary?
Gunpowder Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunpowder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunpowder Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Gunpowder Elementary?
35.7% of students at Gunpowder Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunpowder Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gunpowder Elementary is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunpowder Elementary?
Gunpowder Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gunpowder Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunpowder Elementary ranks #12 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Gunpowder Elementary, 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.