- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Scotts Branch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scotts Branch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012000471
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotts Branch Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #18 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotts Branch Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Branch Elementary ranks #18 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Scotts Branch Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240012000471 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 17.6:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Scotts Branch Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Scotts Branch 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 457
Scotts Branch Elementary
457 students
What this shows Scotts Branch Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotts Branch Elementary compares
Scotts Branch 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Scotts Branch Elementary is less 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 Scotts Branch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotts Branch 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 elementary schools in Baltimore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Standard public school
1,399 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holabird Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Baltimore International Academy
Standard public school
749 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
705 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Woodholme Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Stoneleigh Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotts Branch Elementary
How many students attend Scotts Branch Elementary?
Scotts Branch Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotts Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotts Branch Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotts Branch Elementary?
63.5% of students at Scotts Branch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotts Branch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scotts Branch Elementary is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotts Branch Elementary?
Scotts Branch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Scotts Branch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Branch Elementary ranks #18 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Scotts Branch 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.