At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Clay Hill Public Charter School: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Clay Hill Public Charter School
Clay Hill Public Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–07 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (75.2%) and Black (16.7%). English learners represent 45.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.9%. 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 Clay Hill Public Charter School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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 0.8 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
- 45.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic75.2%
- Black16.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Liberty Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
Abbottston Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Empowerment Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
344 reported students
Cecil Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
320 reported students
Frederick Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Public schools near Clay Hill Public Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 774 | 0.6 mi |
| Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 831 | 0.6 mi |
| John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 1,061 | 0.8 mi |
| Holabird Academy Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 650 | 1 mi |
| Colgate Elementary Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 533 | 1.1 mi |
| Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 773 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clay Hill Public Charter School
What grades does Clay Hill Public Charter School serve?
Clay Hill Public Charter School reports grades KG–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Clay Hill Public Charter School?
Clay Hill Public Charter School reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clay Hill Public Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 335 students and 26 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 Clay Hill Public Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clay Hill Public Charter School 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 Clay Hill Public Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.3% 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 Clay Hill Public Charter School in?
Clay Hill Public Charter School 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 Clay Hill Public Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle (0.6 mi), Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle (0.6 mi), John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.