At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
320
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
89%+34.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Frederick Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 320 students. It is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools
County24510
CityBaltimore
ZIP21223
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009001430
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment320
White3.8%
Hispanic / Latino15.6%
Black / African American74.7%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.8%
Hispanic
15.6%
Black
74.7%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.