At a glance
Reported students
588
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
James McHenry Elementary/Middle: 588 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 711
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about James McHenry Elementary/Middle
James McHenry 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 588 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 (90.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White2%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black90.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
604 reported students
Fallstaff Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
611 reported students
Glenmount Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
628 reported students
Montebello Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
542 reported students
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
Elementary · Grades PK–08
636 reported students
Northwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
641 reported students
Public schools near James McHenry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 490 | 0.5 mi |
| Southwest Baltimore Community School Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 363 | 0.5 mi |
| George Washington Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 137 | 0.5 mi |
| Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 266 | 0.5 mi |
| Harlem Park Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 402 | 0.8 mi |
| Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 433 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James McHenry Elementary/Middle
What grades does James McHenry Elementary/Middle serve?
James McHenry 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle?
James McHenry Elementary/Middle reported 588 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 711 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James McHenry Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 588 students and 43 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
James McHenry 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.5% 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle in?
James McHenry 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Square Elementary/Middle (0.5 mi), Southwest Baltimore Community School (0.5 mi), George Washington Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.