- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Halethorpe, MD
Halethorpe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Halethorpe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000398
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halethorpe Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 273
- students enrolled
Halethorpe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Halethorpe Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240012000398 · Halethorpe, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.9:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Halethorpe Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Halethorpe 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 273
Halethorpe Elementary
273 students
What this shows Halethorpe Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halethorpe Elementary compares
Halethorpe 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
Asian 25.6%
African American 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Halethorpe 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 Halethorpe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halethorpe 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
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halethorpe Elementary
How many students attend Halethorpe Elementary?
Halethorpe Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Halethorpe, MD. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halethorpe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halethorpe Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% 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 Halethorpe Elementary?
53.8% of students at Halethorpe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halethorpe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Halethorpe Elementary is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Halethorpe, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halethorpe Elementary?
Halethorpe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Halethorpe 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.