- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Catonsville, MD
Westowne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westowne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000495
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westowne Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Catonsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westowne Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westowne Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catonsville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Westowne Elementary shrank from 676 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 240012000495 · Catonsville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Westowne Elementary shrank from 676 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westowne Elementary 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 635
Westowne Elementary
635 students
What this shows Westowne Elementary reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westowne Elementary compares
Westowne Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Maryland - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.2%
White 24.1%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Westowne Elementary 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 Westowne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Westowne Elementary'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
Similar other schools in Catonsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westowne Elementary
How many students attend Westowne Elementary?
Westowne Elementary has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Catonsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westowne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westowne Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% 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 Westowne Elementary?
55.8% of students at Westowne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westowne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westowne Elementary is African American at 34.2% of enrollment, in Catonsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westowne Elementary?
Westowne Elementary 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).
How does Westowne Elementary rank among public schools in Catonsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westowne Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catonsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Westowne 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.