- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Kipp Harmony Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Harmony Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240009001681Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Harmony Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #24 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Harmony Academy has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Harmony Academy ranks #24 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Kipp Harmony Academy shrank from 1,480 students in 2022-23 to 1,390 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 240009001681 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,399 enr · 13.7:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Kipp Harmony Academy shrank from 1,480 students in 2022-23 to 1,390 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kipp Harmony 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
- This school
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- Digital Harbor
Digital Harbor High School
1,359 students
What this shows Kipp Harmony Academy reports 1,399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Harmony Academy compares
Kipp Harmony 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,399 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,399
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$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 1399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Kipp Harmony 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 Kipp Harmony Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Digital Harbor High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Harmony 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
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Baltimore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Bedford Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 26.6:1 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 (~1,399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Harmony Academy
How many students attend Kipp Harmony Academy?
Kipp Harmony Academy has 1,399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,480 (2022-23) → 1,390 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Harmony Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Harmony Academy is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Kipp Harmony Academy?
80.7% of students at Kipp Harmony Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Harmony Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Harmony Academy is African American at 96.6% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Harmony Academy?
Kipp Harmony Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Kipp Harmony Academy rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Harmony Academy ranks #24 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 Kipp Harmony 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.