At a glance
Reported students
705
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle: 705 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 705 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 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
- 10.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic21%
- Black76%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
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.
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
706 reported students
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
717 reported students
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
722 reported students
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
730 reported students
Pimlico Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
732 reported students
Cross Country Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
740 reported students
Public schools near Fort Worthington 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 | 0.1 mi |
| Collington Square Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 230 | 0.4 mi |
| Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 636 | 0.6 mi |
| Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 376 | 0.7 mi |
| William Paca Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 0.8 mi |
| Harford Heights Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 435 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
What grades does Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle serve?
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle?
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle reported 705 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 706 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 705 students and 45 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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort Worthington 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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.6% 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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle in?
Fort Worthington 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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakewood Elementary (0.1 mi), Collington Square Elementary/Middle (0.4 mi), Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.