At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
410
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
69%+15.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Govans Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 410 students. It is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools
County24510
CityBaltimore
ZIP21212
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009000223
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment410
White5.4%
Hispanic / Latino8.0%
Black / African American84.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.4%
Hispanic
8.0%
Black
84.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.0%
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.