Enrollment
322
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Randallstown, MD
Randallstown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Randallstown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012000457
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randallstown Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Randallstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Randallstown Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randallstown Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Randallstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randallstown Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randallstown Elementary
Randallstown Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Randallstown, Maryland, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Randallstown 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 Randallstown Elementary compares
Randallstown 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Maryland - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$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 322 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: 0.3 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
African American 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 5.3%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Randallstown Elementary is less 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 Randallstown 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 Randallstown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randallstown 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 elementary 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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randallstown Elementary
How many students attend Randallstown Elementary?
Randallstown Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Randallstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randallstown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Randallstown Elementary is 13.4:1, 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 Randallstown Elementary?
57.9% of students at Randallstown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randallstown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Randallstown Elementary is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Randallstown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randallstown Elementary?
Randallstown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Randallstown Elementary rank among public schools in Randallstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Randallstown Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Randallstown, 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 Randallstown on the city page.
Is Randallstown Elementary a good school?
Randallstown Elementary earns 40/100 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 Randallstown 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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