Enrollment
505
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cockeysville, MD
Padonia International Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Padonia International Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012090440
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Padonia International Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cockeysville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Padonia International Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Padonia International Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cockeysville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012090440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Padonia International Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Padonia International Elementary
Padonia International Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cockeysville, Maryland, enrolling 505 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cockeysville's public schools, it stands alongside Warren Elementary (381 students): Padonia International Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Padonia International 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 Padonia International Elementary compares
Padonia International 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 17.4%
Asian 13.1%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Padonia International 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 Padonia International 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 Padonia International Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Padonia International 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 Cockeysville
1 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Padonia International Elementary
How many students attend Padonia International Elementary?
Padonia International Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cockeysville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Padonia International Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Padonia International Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Padonia International Elementary?
69.7% of students at Padonia International Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Padonia International Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Padonia International Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Cockeysville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Padonia International Elementary?
Padonia International Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Padonia International Elementary rank among public schools in Cockeysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Padonia International Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cockeysville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cockeysville on the city page.
Is Padonia International Elementary a good school?
Padonia International Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Padonia International 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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