- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Medfield Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Medfield Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000279
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medfield Heights Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #39 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Medfield Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medfield Heights Elementary ranks #39 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Medfield Heights Elementary grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 240009000279 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 22:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Medfield Heights Elementary grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Medfield Heights Elementary 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
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 485
Medfield Heights Elementary
485 students
What this shows Medfield Heights Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medfield Heights Elementary compares
Medfield Heights Elementary 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 31.5%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Medfield Heights Elementary is more 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 Medfield Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medfield Heights Elementary'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
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Standard public school
967 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hampstead Hill Academy
Standard public school
933 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Belair-Edison School
Standard public school
911 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medfield Heights Elementary
How many students attend Medfield Heights Elementary?
Medfield Heights Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medfield Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Medfield Heights Elementary is 22:1, which is 52% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medfield Heights Elementary?
33.3% of students at Medfield Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medfield Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Medfield Heights Elementary is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Baltimore, 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 Medfield Heights Elementary?
Medfield Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Medfield Heights Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Medfield Heights Elementary ranks #39 of 177 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 schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Medfield Heights Elementary, 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.