At a glance
Reported students
722
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle: 722 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
18.1:1 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
- 579
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Francis Scott Key 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 722 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 White (40.9%) and Black (36.7%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- 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
- White40.9%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black36.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.3%
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.
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
717 reported students
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
730 reported students
Pimlico Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
732 reported students
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
706 reported students
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades KG–08
705 reported students
Cross Country Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
740 reported students
Public schools near Francis Scott Key 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 532 | 0.9 mi |
| Federal Hill Preparatory Academy Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 285 | 1.1 mi |
| Wolfe Street Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 244 | 1.4 mi |
| City Springs Elementary/Middle Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 483 | 1.5 mi |
| Hampstead Hill Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 933 | 1.6 mi |
| Patterson Park Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 730 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
What grades does Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle serve?
Francis Scott Key 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle reported 722 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 579 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 722 students and 40 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Francis Scott Key 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40% 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle in?
Francis Scott Key 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle (0.9 mi), Federal Hill Preparatory Academy (1.1 mi), Wolfe Street Academy (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.