- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Loch Raven Technical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012000419
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loch Raven Technical Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #20 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Loch Raven Technical Academy has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loch Raven Technical Academy ranks #20 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Loch Raven Technical Academy held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240012000419 · Baltimore, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Loch Raven Technical Academy held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Loch Raven Technical Academy 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 722
Loch Raven Technical Academy
722 students
What this shows Loch Raven Technical Academy reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loch Raven Technical Academy compares
Loch Raven Technical Academy 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Maryland - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.2%
White 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Loch Raven Technical Academy is about as mixed as 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 Loch Raven Technical Academy 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 Loch Raven Technical Academy'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 middle schools in Baltimore
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Perry Hall Middle
Standard public school
1,582 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Middle
Standard public school
1,064 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Arbutus Middle
Standard public school
974 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pikesville Middle
Standard public school
943 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Ring Middle
Standard public school
903 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville Middle
Standard public school
900 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loch Raven Technical Academy
How many students attend Loch Raven Technical Academy?
Loch Raven Technical Academy has 722 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven Technical Academy is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% 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 Loch Raven Technical Academy?
55.3% of students at Loch Raven Technical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loch Raven Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Loch Raven Technical Academy is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loch Raven Technical Academy?
Loch Raven Technical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Loch Raven Technical Academy rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Loch Raven Technical Academy ranks #20 of 27 middle 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 middle schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Loch Raven Technical Academy, 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.