At a glance
Reported students
287
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
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
14th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle: 287 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
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton 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 287 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 14th 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 (91.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. 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 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 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
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White0.7%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black91.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Rosemont Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
294 reported students
Yorkwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
294 reported students
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Dream Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
272 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative City Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | KG–05 | 210 | 0.2 mi |
| Callaway Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 231 | 0.7 mi |
| Hilton Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 258 | 0.9 mi |
| Liberty Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 335 | 0.9 mi |
| Park Heights Academy Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 390 | 1 mi |
| Gwynns Falls Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 201 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle
What grades does Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle serve?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton 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 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle reported 287 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 287 students and 20.5 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 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton 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 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84% 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 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle in?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton 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 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creative City Public Charter School (0.2 mi), Callaway Elementary (0.7 mi), Hilton Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.