At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
271
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
95%+40.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Johnston Square Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 271 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
Intimate school community
271 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% 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
ZIP21202
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009000258
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment271
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.3%
Black / African American96.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
96.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.4%
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.