McCormick Elementary

McCormick Elementary, a modestly sized elementary-level community in Baltimore, Maryland, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, teaches 295 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Maryland's public schools average about 481 students each, so McCormick Elementary sits 39% smaller than that benchmark.

McCormick Elementary is one of 177 schools operated by Baltimore County Public Schools, a district that instructs 110,872 students overall.

Demographically, McCormick Elementary reports that Black students make up the majority at 72%. The remainder is composed of 12% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.9:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 80% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Baltimore County runs at roughly 53%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, McCormick Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 26.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 22.3%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Baltimore County put median household income runs about $91,768, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. McCormick Elementary is one of 180 public schools in Baltimore County (combined enrollment of about 110,872 students).

The closest other public school is Elmwood Elementary, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), McCormick Elementary ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 30.5%.

The school occupies a residential site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McCormick Elementary has decreased 20%, going from 367 students in 2018 to 295 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment decreased from 85% to 72% over that span.

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