- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mays Chapel Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240012001722 · Timonium, MD Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 18.3:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Mays Chapel Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mays Chapel Elementary 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 657
Mays Chapel Elementary
657 students
What this shows Mays Chapel Elementary reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mays Chapel Elementary compares
Mays Chapel Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,012
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~657 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.