- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
William S. Baer School
Federal NCES profile for William S. Baer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000336
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S. Baer School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #100 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William S. Baer School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S. Baer School ranks #100 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
William S. Baer School grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240009000336 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 6.4:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
William S. Baer School grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William S. Baer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 167
William S. Baer School
167 students
What this shows William S. Baer School reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S. Baer School compares
William S. Baer School 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 44% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 6.0%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, William S. Baer School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William S. Baer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S. Baer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Standard public school
967 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hampstead Hill Academy
Standard public school
933 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Belair-Edison School
Standard public school
911 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about William S. Baer School
How many students attend William S. Baer School?
William S. Baer School has 167 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S. Baer School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S. Baer School is 6.4:1, which is 56% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 59% 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 William S. Baer School?
70.5% of students at William S. Baer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S. Baer School?
The largest demographic group at William S. Baer School is African American at 73.1% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S. Baer School?
William S. Baer School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 William S. Baer School rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, William S. Baer School ranks #100 of 177 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 schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides William S. Baer School, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.