- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodlawn, MD
Watershed Public Charter
Federal NCES profile for Watershed Public Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012001753Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watershed Public Charter earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Watershed Public Charter has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Watershed Public Charter grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 240012001753 · Woodlawn, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
366 enr · 20.3:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Watershed Public Charter grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Watershed Public Charter 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 366
Watershed Public Charter
366 students
What this shows Watershed Public Charter reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watershed Public Charter compares
Watershed Public Charter 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.7%
White 18.9%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Watershed Public Charter is more 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 Watershed Public Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watershed Public Charter'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
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watershed Public Charter
How many students attend Watershed Public Charter?
Watershed Public Charter has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodlawn, MD. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watershed Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Watershed Public Charter is 20.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watershed Public Charter?
32.4% of students at Watershed Public Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watershed Public Charter?
The largest demographic group at Watershed Public Charter is African American at 58.7% of enrollment, in Woodlawn, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watershed Public Charter?
Watershed Public Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Watershed Public Charter, 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.