At a glance
Reported students
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle: 33 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
2.8:1 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
- 37
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.8:1
What the reported data says about Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle
Lois T. Murray 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 33 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.8:1, 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 Black (81.8%) and White (6.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 97.3%. 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 2.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 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 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
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 97.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White6.1%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black81.8%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades KG–08
23 reported students
Lakewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
94 reported students
George Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
137 reported students
The Green School of Baltimore
Elementary · Grades KG–05
162 reported students
Belmont Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
177 reported students
New Song Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
182 reported students
Public schools near Lois T. Murray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 834 | under 0.1 mi |
| Waverly Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 534 | 0.9 mi |
| Northwood Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 641 | 1 mi |
| Tunbridge Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 493 | 1.1 mi |
| Govans Elementary Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 410 | 1.2 mi |
| Abbottston Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle
What grades does Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle serve?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle reported 33 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 37 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 2.8:1, based on 33 students and 12 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lois T. Murray 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.8% 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle in?
Lois T. Murray 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (under 0.1 mi), Waverly Elementary/Middle (0.9 mi), Northwood Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.