At a glance
Reported students
210
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Creative City Public Charter School: 210 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
16.8:1 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
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Creative City Public Charter School
Creative City Public Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 210 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 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 (86.7%) and White (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 Creative City Public Charter School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.5 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White5.7%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black86.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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.
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
218 reported students
Gwynns Falls Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
201 reported students
Robert W. Coleman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
201 reported students
Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
199 reported students
Gardenville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
229 reported students
Collington Square Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
230 reported students
Public schools near Creative City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 287 | 0.2 mi |
| Callaway Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 231 | 0.7 mi |
| Park Heights Academy Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 390 | 0.8 mi |
| Pimlico Elementary/Middle Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 732 | 1 mi |
| Hilton Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 258 | 1.1 mi |
| Liberty Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 335 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Creative City Public Charter School
What grades does Creative City Public Charter School serve?
Creative City Public Charter School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Creative City Public Charter School?
Creative City Public Charter School reported 210 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Creative City Public Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 210 students and 12.5 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 Creative City Public Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Creative City 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 Creative City Public Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.9% 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 Creative City Public Charter School in?
Creative City 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 Creative City Public Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle (0.2 mi), Callaway Elementary (0.7 mi), Park Heights Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.