At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
375
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
73%+19.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Shady Spring Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 375 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)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools
County24005
CityBaltimore
ZIP21237
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240012000474
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment375
White4.8%
Hispanic / Latino22.4%
Black / African American61.6%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.8%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
61.6%
Asian
5.3%
Two+
4.5%
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.