- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Katherine Johnson Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Johnson Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009000164
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Johnson Global Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #15 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Johnson Global Academy has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Global Academy ranks #15 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Katherine Johnson Global Academy shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 240009000164 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 15.8:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Katherine Johnson Global Academy shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Katherine Johnson Global Academy 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 473
Katherine Johnson Global Academy
473 students
What this shows Katherine Johnson Global Academy reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Johnson Global Academy compares
Katherine Johnson Global Academy is a shrinking 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 90% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Maryland - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Katherine Johnson Global Academy 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 Katherine Johnson Global Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Johnson Global Academy'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 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Johnson Global Academy
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
Katherine Johnson Global Academy has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Global Academy is 15.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
93.0% of students at Katherine Johnson Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Johnson Global Academy is African American at 87.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
Katherine Johnson Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Katherine Johnson Global Academy rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Global Academy ranks #15 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 City Public Schools?
Besides Katherine Johnson Global Academy, 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.