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Holabird Academy

Grades PK–08 · Elementary · Baltimore, MD · NCES 240009000247

At a glance

Reported students

650

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

53.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maryland elementary enrollment

84th percentile

Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

435

Holabird Academy: 650 reported students.

State peer staffing position

24th percentile

12.1:1 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
489
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1

What the reported data says about Holabird Academy

Holabird Academy 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 650 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (60.8%) and Black (32.3%). English learners represent 44.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. 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 Holabird Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
44.8%
Students with disabilities
9.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
74.9%
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

  • White4%
  • Hispanic60.8%
  • Black32.3%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.3%

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.

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Public schools near Holabird Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle

Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools

PK–088310.5 mi
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle

Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools

PK–087740.8 mi
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools

PK–081,0610.9 mi
Clay Hill Public Charter School

Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools

KG–073351 mi
Norwood Elementary

Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools

PK–055211.1 mi
Dundalk Elementary

Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools

PK–057571.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Holabird Academy

What grades does Holabird Academy serve?

Holabird Academy 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 Holabird Academy?

Holabird Academy reported 650 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 489 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Holabird Academy?

The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 650 students and 53.6 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 Holabird Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Holabird Academy 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 Holabird Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74.9% 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 Holabird Academy in?

Holabird Academy 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 Holabird Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle (0.5 mi), Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle (0.8 mi), John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.