Enrollment
608
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owings Mills, MD
Timber Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Timber Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000484
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Grove Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Owings Mills · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Owings Mills, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timber Grove Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timber Grove Elementary
Timber Grove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owings Mills, Maryland, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 608 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Owings Mills's public schools, it stands alongside New Town Elementary (772 students): Timber Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 17.5:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Timber Grove 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 Timber Grove Elementary compares
Timber Grove 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Asian 6.6%
White 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Timber Grove Elementary is more 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 Timber Grove 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 Timber Grove 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 Timber Grove 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 other schools in Owings Mills
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~608 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Timber Grove Elementary
How many students attend Timber Grove Elementary?
Timber Grove Elementary has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owings Mills, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Grove Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Grove Elementary?
58.4% of students at Timber Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Timber Grove Elementary is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Owings Mills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Grove Elementary?
Timber Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Timber Grove Elementary rank among schools in Owings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Owings Mills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owings Mills on the city page.
Is Timber Grove Elementary a good school?
Timber Grove Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. 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 Timber Grove 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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