- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
National Academy Foundation
Federal NCES profile for National Academy Foundation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009001339
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
National Academy Foundation earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #127 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
National Academy Foundation has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, National Academy Foundation ranks #127 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
National Academy Foundation shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 240009001339 · Baltimore, MD Other · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 18.2:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
National Academy Foundation shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
National Academy Foundation 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
National Academy Foundation
801 students
What this shows National Academy Foundation reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How National Academy Foundation compares
National Academy Foundation is a shrinking 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 22% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.2:1
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
95.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 39.5%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, National Academy Foundation is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 National Academy Foundation 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to National Academy Foundation'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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about National Academy Foundation
How many students attend National Academy Foundation?
National Academy Foundation has 801 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Academy Foundation?
The student-teacher ratio at National Academy Foundation is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at National Academy Foundation?
59.9% of students at National Academy Foundation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of National Academy Foundation?
The largest demographic group at National Academy Foundation is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National Academy Foundation?
National Academy Foundation has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 National Academy Foundation rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, National Academy Foundation ranks #127 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 National Academy Foundation, 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.