- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owings Mills, MD
New Town Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Town Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012001159
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Town Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Owings Mills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Town Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Town Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Owings Mills, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
New Town Elementary held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240012001159 · Owings Mills, MD Other · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 17.5:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
New Town Elementary held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
New Town 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 772
New Town Elementary
772 students
What this shows New Town Elementary reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Town Elementary compares
New Town 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.8%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, New Town Elementary is less 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 New Town Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Town 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 Owings Mills
3 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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Town Elementary
How many students attend New Town Elementary?
New Town Elementary has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owings Mills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Town Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Town Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Town Elementary?
54.1% of students at New Town Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Town Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Town Elementary is African American at 81.6% of enrollment, in Owings Mills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Town Elementary?
New Town Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 New Town Elementary rank among schools in Owings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, New Town Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Owings Mills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owings Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides New Town 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.