- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pikesville, MD
Wellwood International School
Federal NCES profile for Wellwood International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012000492
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellwood International School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 316
- students enrolled
Wellwood International School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Wellwood International School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 240012000492 · Pikesville, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 10.2:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Wellwood International School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wellwood International School 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 316
Wellwood International School
316 students
What this shows Wellwood International School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellwood International School compares
Wellwood International 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 7% in Maryland - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 13.9%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Wellwood International School 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 Wellwood International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellwood International School'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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellwood International School
How many students attend Wellwood International School?
Wellwood International School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pikesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellwood International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellwood International School is 10.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 35% 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 Wellwood International School?
55.2% of students at Wellwood International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellwood International School?
The largest demographic group at Wellwood International School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Pikesville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellwood International School?
Wellwood International School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Wellwood International School, 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.