Enrollment
657
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Timonium, MD
Mays Chapel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mays Chapel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012001722
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mays Chapel Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Timonium · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mays Chapel Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mays Chapel Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Timonium, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mays Chapel Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mays Chapel Elementary
Mays Chapel Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Timonium, Maryland, enrolling 657 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Maryland schools and 26% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Timonium's public schools, it stands alongside Pinewood Elementary (598 students): Mays Chapel Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Mays Chapel Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mays Chapel Elementary compares
Mays Chapel Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 41% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Mays Chapel Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Mays Chapel Elementary.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mays Chapel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mays Chapel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 Timonium
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mays Chapel Elementary
How many students attend Mays Chapel Elementary?
Mays Chapel Elementary has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Timonium, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mays Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mays Chapel Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mays Chapel Elementary?
28.7% of students at Mays Chapel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mays Chapel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mays Chapel Elementary is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Timonium, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mays Chapel Elementary?
Mays Chapel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mays Chapel Elementary rank among schools in Timonium?
By Resource Investment Index, Mays Chapel Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Timonium, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Timonium on the city page.
Is Mays Chapel Elementary a good school?
Mays Chapel Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Mays Chapel 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.
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