At a glance
Reported students
184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Midtown Academy: 184 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 198
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Midtown Academy
Midtown Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 184 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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%) and White (7.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. 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 Midtown Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 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
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.1%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black88%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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.
New Song Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
182 reported students
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
189 reported students
Belmont Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
177 reported students
Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
199 reported students
Gwynns Falls Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
201 reported students
Robert W. Coleman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
201 reported students
Public schools near Midtown Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Royal Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 786 | under 0.1 mi |
| Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 604 | 0.5 mi |
| Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 189 | 0.6 mi |
| Dorothy I. Height Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 435 | 0.6 mi |
| The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 236 | 0.7 mi |
| Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 433 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Midtown Academy
What grades does Midtown Academy serve?
Midtown Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Midtown Academy?
Midtown Academy reported 184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 198 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Midtown Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 184 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 Midtown Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Midtown Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Midtown Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.1% 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 Midtown Academy in?
Midtown 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 Midtown Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Royal Elementary/Middle (under 0.1 mi), Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School (0.5 mi), Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.