At a glance
Reported students
636
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership: 636 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
14.5:1 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
- 605
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership 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 636 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (95.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. 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 Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 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
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White0.9%
- Hispanic2%
- Black95.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Northwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
641 reported students
Glenmount Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
628 reported students
Holabird Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
650 reported students
Moravia Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
655 reported students
Fallstaff Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
611 reported students
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
604 reported students
Public schools near Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 376 | 0.2 mi |
| Collington Square Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 230 | 0.4 mi |
| William Paca Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 0.6 mi |
| Lakewood Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–KG | 94 | 0.6 mi |
| Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | KG–08 | 705 | 0.6 mi |
| Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 300 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
What grades does Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership serve?
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership 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 Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership?
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership reported 636 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 605 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 636 students and 44 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 Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership 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 Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.4% 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 Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership in?
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership 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 Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle (0.2 mi), Collington Square Elementary/Middle (0.4 mi), William Paca Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.