Enrollment
598
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Timonium, MD
Pinewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000452
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Timonium · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Timonium, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinewood Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinewood Elementary
Pinewood Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Timonium, Maryland, enrolling 598 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Maryland schools and 25% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Maryland average.
With 598 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Timonium's public schools, it stands alongside Mays Chapel Elementary (657 students): Pinewood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 18.3:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Pinewood 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 Pinewood Elementary compares
Pinewood 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Maryland - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 59.2%
Asian 22.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Pinewood 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 Pinewood 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 Pinewood 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinewood 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 Timonium
2 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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pinewood Elementary
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary?
Pinewood Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Timonium, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinewood Elementary?
11.5% of students at Pinewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Timonium, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood Elementary?
Pinewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Pinewood Elementary rank among schools in Timonium?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Pinewood Elementary a good school?
Pinewood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. 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 Pinewood 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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