- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Towson, MD
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Plains Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000453
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Plains Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Towson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Plains Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Plains Elementary ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Towson, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pleasant Plains Elementary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240012000453 · Towson, MD Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 16:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Pleasant Plains Elementary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Plains 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 575
Pleasant Plains Elementary
575 students
What this shows Pleasant Plains Elementary reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Plains Elementary compares
Pleasant Plains 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 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.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 12.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Pleasant Plains Elementary is more 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 Pleasant Plains Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Plains 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 Towson
1 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Plains Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Plains Elementary?
Pleasant Plains Elementary has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Towson, MD. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Plains Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Plains Elementary is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Plains Elementary?
63.6% of students at Pleasant Plains Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Plains Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Plains Elementary is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Towson, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Plains Elementary?
Pleasant Plains Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Pleasant Plains Elementary rank among public schools in Towson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Plains Elementary ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Towson, 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 Towson on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Pleasant Plains 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.