At a glance
Reported students
199
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Matthew A. Henson Elementary: 199 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Matthew A. Henson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 199 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 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (88.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.5 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
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White2%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black88.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- 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.
Gwynns Falls Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
201 reported students
Robert W. Coleman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
201 reported students
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
189 reported students
Creative City Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
210 reported students
Midtown Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
184 reported students
New Song Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
182 reported students
Public schools near Matthew A. Henson Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Song Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 182 | 0.4 mi |
| Robert W. Coleman Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 201 | 0.5 mi |
| Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 410 | 0.5 mi |
| Billie Holiday Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–02 | 242 | 0.6 mi |
| Rosemont Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 294 | 0.7 mi |
| Harlem Park Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 402 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Matthew A. Henson Elementary
What grades does Matthew A. Henson Elementary serve?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary reported 199 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 199 students and 12.5 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.9% 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary in?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Song Academy (0.4 mi), Robert W. Coleman Elementary (0.5 mi), Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.