- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000309
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #84 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary ranks #84 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 240009000309 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 15.7:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary 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 236
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
236 students
What this shows The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary compares
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 83% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.1%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary 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 Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary'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
The Belair-Edison School
Standard public school
911 students 13.6:1 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
How many students attend The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary?
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary?
89.8% of students at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary?
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary ranks #84 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 Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, 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.