At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
434
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
88%+33.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Arundel Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 434 students. It is part of the Baltimore City 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools
County24510
CityBaltimore
ZIP21225
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009000148
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment434
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.9%
Black / African American86.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races0.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.2%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
86.9%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
0.9%
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.