At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
348
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
85%+31.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Cecil Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 348 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% 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
ZIP21218
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009000169
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment348
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
Black / African American94.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.9%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
94.3%
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.