Enrollment
242
Elementary
DISTRICT 466 · STATE 481
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240009000255
Billie Holiday Elementary
2400 W Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD 21216 · (410) 396-0506 · Baltimore city
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL242 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
208 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 51 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 61 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 26% |
Student demographics
10%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Billie Holiday Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Holiday Elementary this school | 242 | 86.0% | N/A |
| Callaway Elementary Baltimore | 231 | 85.3% | 31.9% |
| Hilton Elementary Baltimore | 258 | 86.4% | 19.6% |
| Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 252 | 86.5% | 31.4% |
| Collington Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 230 | 89.6% | 16.2% |
| Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 287 | 84.0% | 17.8% |
Matched among Maryland elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Billie Holiday Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maryland | In Baltimore city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 242 | #822 of 898 | #87 of 109 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.0:1 | #77 of 857 | #5 of 98 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.3% | #836 of 857 | #85 of 98 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.0% | #133 of 885 | #32 of 106 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.6% | #477 of 551 | #51 of 56 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
242
+21 (+10%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 464
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
was 10.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 242 | 22 | 11.0:1 | 86% (208) |
| 2023-24 | 247 | 19 | 13.0:1 | 87% (214) |
| 2022-23 | 217 | 17 | 12.8:1 | 87% (188) |
| 2020-21 | 221 | 22 | 10.1:1 | 86% (191) |
| 2017-18 | 251 | 17 | 14.8:1 | 100% (251) |
| 2015-16 | 222 | 14 | 15.9:1 | 100% (222) |
| 2010-11 | 347 | 23 | 15.1:1 | 94% (325) |
| 2000-01 | 368 | 22 | 16.7:1 | 87% (320) |
| 1990-91 | 464 | 26 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Billie Holiday Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (251 to 242); teachers up 29% (17 to 22).
About Billie Holiday Elementary
Billie Holiday Elementary, a small elementary school, is located in Baltimore, Maryland. It had 242 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 2. That compares with an average of about 481 students for elementary schools in Maryland.
Baltimore City Public Schools counts 76,946 students in its 152 schools, and Billie Holiday Elementary is one of them.
At Billie Holiday Elementary, 95% of students are Black. Other students are 4% Hispanic. That is higher than the 59% Black share among all Baltimore city residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 10%.
A staff of 22 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 11.0:1. Compared with the 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Maryland, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 74% average for public schools in Baltimore city, the school's rate is higher.
The school's county is Baltimore city. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $62,177, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Baltimore city's 156 public schools enroll about 77,341 students and include Billie Holiday Elementary.
Of the public schools around it, Billie Holiday Elementary is closest to Katherine Johnson Global Academy, about 0.2 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Large.
A 10% rise took enrollment from 221 in 2020-21 to 242 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Billie Holiday Elementary can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Baltimore city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
573,243
Census ACS
Median income
$62,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
77,341 students
Quick facts
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- Katherine Johnson Global Academy0.2 mi · 473
- Empowerment Academy0.2 mi · 344
- Carver Vocational-Technical High0.4 mi · 1,041
- Rosemont Elementary/Middle0.5 mi · 294
- Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou0.6 mi · 296
- Matthew A. Henson Elementary0.6 mi · 199
Frequently asked questions
About Billie Holiday ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Billie Holiday Elementary?
Billie Holiday Elementary enrolls approximately 242 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Billie Holiday Elementary serve?
Billie Holiday Elementary serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Billie Holiday Elementary have?
Billie Holiday Elementary employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Billie Holiday Elementary?
Student demographics at Billie Holiday Elementary are roughly 1% White, 4% Hispanic, 95% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Billie Holiday Elementary in?
Billie Holiday Elementary is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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