At a glance
Reported students
230
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Collington Square Elementary/Middle: 230 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Collington Square Elementary/Middle
Collington Square 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 230 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above 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 (88.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. 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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.5 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- 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
- White1.3%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black88.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.4%
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.
Callaway Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
231 reported students
Gardenville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
229 reported students
City Neighbors Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
231 reported students
Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
235 reported students
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
236 reported students
Baltimore International Academy West
Elementary · Grades KG–08
239 reported students
Public schools near Collington Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–KG | 94 | 0.3 mi |
| Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 636 | 0.4 mi |
| Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | KG–08 | 705 | 0.4 mi |
| Harford Heights Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 435 | 0.6 mi |
| Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | KG–08 | 23 | 0.6 mi |
| Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 300 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Collington Square Elementary/Middle
What grades does Collington Square Elementary/Middle serve?
Collington Square 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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle?
Collington Square Elementary/Middle reported 230 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Collington Square Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 230 students and 14.5 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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Collington Square Elementary/Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Collington Square Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.6% 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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle in?
Collington Square 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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakewood Elementary (0.3 mi), Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership (0.4 mi), Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.