At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
271
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
86%+33.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Hilton 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 (2023)
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
86% 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
ZIP21216
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009000246
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment271
White2.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.0%
Black / African American94.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.0%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
94.9%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.