At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
350
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
73%+20.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Mars Estates Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 350 students. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools
County24005
CityBaltimore
ZIP21221
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240012000424
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment350
White15.2%
Hispanic / Latino19.9%
Black / African American54.4%
Asian2.9%
Two or More Races7.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
15.2%
Hispanic
19.9%
Black
54.4%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
7.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.