- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randallstown, MD
Hernwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hernwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000405
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernwood Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Randallstown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernwood Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernwood Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Randallstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hernwood Elementary grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240012000405 · Randallstown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Hernwood Elementary grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hernwood 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 350
Hernwood Elementary
350 students
What this shows Hernwood Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernwood Elementary compares
Hernwood Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 1% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.1%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Hernwood Elementary is less 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 Hernwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Hernwood 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 other schools in Randallstown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernwood Elementary
How many students attend Hernwood Elementary?
Hernwood Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randallstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernwood Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hernwood Elementary?
49.5% of students at Hernwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hernwood Elementary is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Randallstown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernwood Elementary?
Hernwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hernwood Elementary rank among public schools in Randallstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernwood Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Randallstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Randallstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Hernwood 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.