Enrollment
445
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
West Towson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Towson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012001696
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Towson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #8 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Towson Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Towson Elementary ranks #8 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Towson Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Towson Elementary
West Towson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Baltimore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Harmony Academy (1,399 students): West Towson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside West Towson 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 West Towson Elementary compares
West Towson 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 78% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Maryland - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 62.2%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, West Towson 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 West Towson 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 West Towson Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Towson 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 elementary schools in Baltimore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Standard public school
1,399 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holabird Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Baltimore International Academy
Standard public school
749 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
705 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Woodholme Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Stoneleigh Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Towson Elementary
How many students attend West Towson Elementary?
West Towson Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Towson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Towson Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Towson Elementary?
10.7% of students at West Towson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Towson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Towson Elementary is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Towson Elementary?
West Towson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Towson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, West Towson Elementary ranks #8 of 27 elementary 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 elementary schools in Baltimore on the city page.
Is West Towson Elementary a good school?
West Towson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 West Towson 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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