- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lutherville, MD
Lutherville Laboratory
Federal NCES profile for Lutherville Laboratory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012000350
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lutherville Laboratory earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lutherville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lutherville Laboratory has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lutherville Laboratory ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lutherville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Lutherville Laboratory grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 240012000350 · Lutherville, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Lutherville Laboratory grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lutherville Laboratory 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 405
Lutherville Laboratory
405 students
What this shows Lutherville Laboratory reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lutherville Laboratory compares
Lutherville Laboratory 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 26.2%
Asian 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Lutherville Laboratory 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 Lutherville Laboratory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lutherville Laboratory'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 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lutherville Laboratory
How many students attend Lutherville Laboratory?
Lutherville Laboratory has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lutherville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutherville Laboratory?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutherville Laboratory is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Lutherville Laboratory?
34.0% of students at Lutherville Laboratory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lutherville Laboratory?
The largest demographic group at Lutherville Laboratory is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Lutherville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lutherville Laboratory?
Lutherville Laboratory 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 Lutherville Laboratory rank among public schools in Lutherville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lutherville Laboratory ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lutherville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Lutherville Laboratory, 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.