- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
The Belair-Edison School
Federal NCES profile for The Belair-Edison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000161Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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
The Belair-Edison School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #127 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Belair-Edison School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Belair-Edison School ranks #127 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
The Belair-Edison School shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 935 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 240009000161 · Baltimore, MD Other · MID · CHARTER
911 enr · 13.6:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
The Belair-Edison School shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 935 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
The Belair-Edison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
The Belair-Edison School
911 students
What this shows The Belair-Edison School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Belair-Edison School compares
The Belair-Edison School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.7%
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
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 911 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, The Belair-Edison School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Belair-Edison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Belair-Edison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Standard public school
967 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hampstead Hill Academy
Standard public school
933 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
910 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Belair-Edison School
How many students attend The Belair-Edison School?
The Belair-Edison School has 911 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Belair-Edison School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Belair-Edison School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 The Belair-Edison School?
86.8% of students at The Belair-Edison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Belair-Edison School?
The largest demographic group at The Belair-Edison School is African American at 91.0% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Belair-Edison School?
The Belair-Edison School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 The Belair-Edison School rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, The Belair-Edison School ranks #127 of 177 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 schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides The Belair-Edison School, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.