- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Timonium, MD
Pot Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pot Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000454
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pot Spring Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Timonium · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pot Spring Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pot Spring Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Timonium, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pot Spring Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240012000454 · Timonium, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 16.1:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Pot Spring Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pot Spring 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 434
Pot Spring Elementary
434 students
What this shows Pot Spring Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pot Spring Elementary compares
Pot Spring 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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 434 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
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Pot Spring 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 Pot Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pot Spring 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 Timonium
2 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pot Spring Elementary
How many students attend Pot Spring Elementary?
Pot Spring Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Timonium, MD. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pot Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pot Spring Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pot Spring Elementary?
40.8% of students at Pot Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pot Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pot Spring Elementary is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Timonium, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pot Spring Elementary?
Pot Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pot Spring Elementary rank among schools in Timonium?
By Resource Investment Index, Pot Spring Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Pot Spring 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.