At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
23
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
83%+28.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
2.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle is a public elementary serving grades 2–8 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 23 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
2.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
23 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–8
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools
County24510
CityBaltimore
ZIP21213
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009001369
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment23
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.7%
Black / African American91.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
91.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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.