At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
295
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
80%+26.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
McCormick Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 295 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
295 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% 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 County Public Schools
County24005
CityBaltimore
ZIP21206
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240012000426
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment295
White7.5%
Hispanic / Latino11.5%
Black / African American72.2%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
7.5%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
72.2%
Asian
2.7%
Two+
4.7%
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.