At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
262
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
16%-38.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Fifth District Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Upperco, Maryland. The school enrolls 262 students. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district.
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
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Intimate school community
262 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools
County24005
CityUpperco
ZIP21155
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240012000386
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment262
White87.4%
Hispanic / Latino7.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
87.4%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
4.6%
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.