At a glance
Reported students
483
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
City Springs Elementary/Middle: 483 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 496
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about City Springs Elementary/Middle
City Springs Elementary/Middle is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (85.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking City Springs Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.5%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black85.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Bend Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
482 reported students
Medfield Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
485 reported students
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
490 reported students
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
493 reported students
Curtis Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Woodhome Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Public schools near City Springs Elementary/Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe Street Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 244 | 0.4 mi |
| Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 376 | 0.9 mi |
| Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 636 | 1 mi |
| Patterson Park Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 730 | 1 mi |
| William Paca Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 1 mi |
| Johnston Square Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 271 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about City Springs Elementary/Middle
What grades does City Springs Elementary/Middle serve?
City Springs Elementary/Middle reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend City Springs Elementary/Middle?
City Springs Elementary/Middle reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 496 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at City Springs Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 483 students and 34.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is City Springs Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
City Springs Elementary/Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of City Springs Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is City Springs Elementary/Middle in?
City Springs Elementary/Middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools, based in Baltimore, MD, which operates 150 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near City Springs Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wolfe Street Academy (0.4 mi), Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle (0.9 mi), Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.