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Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary

Q: Is Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary a good school?

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary ranks 586 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

586^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary is a small PK-5 school in Baltimore's Washington Village/Pigtown area, serving 266 students within the Baltimore City Public Schools district, and has recently achieved its best academic ranking in nearly a decade.

The most exciting news for parents is the school's remarkable turnaround in mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 31.2% of students were proficient in math—more than double the district average of 13.3% and even higher than the state average of 27.1%. This is a dramatic improvement from just 10.9% proficiency the year before, representing a nearly 200% increase. This math success is especially impressive when compared to nearby schools like Frederick Elementary (3.5% math proficiency) and Westport Academy (3.2%). The school's 4th graders are particularly strong, with 47.2% proficient in math—the highest rate among all nearby schools, including the higher-ranked Federal Hill Preparatory Academy (36.1%). While English Language Arts scores (26.9%) still trail the district average (32.9%), the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 52.2% is notably lower than many neighbors, such as Franklin Square Elementary/Middle (66.2%) and Frederick Elementary (73.0%).

This school is a standout for achieving outsized math results despite serving a high-poverty population (over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school's trajectory is clearly upward, jumping from the 6th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 32nd percentile in 2025-2026—the most significant single-year improvement in the area. While Federal Hill Preparatory Academy remains the overall academic leader with lower poverty rates and absenteeism, Charles Carroll Barrister is the only other school in the immediate vicinity that is competitive in math. For parents seeking a school that is actively improving and achieving strong math results despite challenges, Charles Carroll Barrister is a school to watch closely.

266

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,439

Per pupil spending ?

70.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 396-5973

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.1%

African American:

33.5%

White:

13.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore City Public Schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (27% vs 39% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 25 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school27%

District avg23%

Maryland avg39%

586^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 103Elementary Schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools

24^th of 25Baltimore City Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	586 of 864	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	11.6	814 of 865	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	20.2	649 of 859	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.4	601 of 855	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	620 of 862	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.3	777 of 802	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.8	620 of 853	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.4	582 of 857	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.7	647 of 847	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.9	685 of 845	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	15.2	758 of 859	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	23.4	719 of 867	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.8	745 of 847	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	6.6	810 of 857	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	7.9	812 of 853	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	32.9	647 of 855	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.5	671 of 850	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	25.3	703 of 838	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	85.3	69 of 818	91.6%	★★★★★
2006	88.0	35 of 804	95.6%	★★★★★
2005	75.8	186 of 805	76.9%	★★★★☆
2004	82.9	102 of 803	87.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.7	406 of 504	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.5	383 of 546	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.8	685 of 788	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)30th percentile+27 vs school

African American (2021)19th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2021)13th percentile+10 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics31%+4 vs state

English Language Arts27%-25 vs state

Science11%-21 vs state

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by a teacher
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

CCB is undergoing major shifts in teaching. We are striving to get a new reputation using hard work and scientifically proven strategies for learning. We would love more input from parents and the community. Volunteers are always welcome. Our students are eager to learn and rise above the hardships they encounter in life. We believe, inspire, and hope for a better future in this downtown school. High achievement depends on everyone becoming involved in the learning process. Read to children often. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1327 Washington Boulevard	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-5973	266	24	11.0	70.3%	36 (13.5%)	89 (33.5%)	136 (51.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	28.9	586^th of 864 public elementary schools	32.2%		11.6	814^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.9%	228	23.7	47.2	22.9				31.2	32.4	22.2	25.7				26.9		11.4		$28,439	$4,668	$23,771
Southwest Baltimore Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1300 Herkimer Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-3385	363	28	13.2	81.3%	19 (5.2%)	283 (78.0%)	26 (7.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	7.2	850^th of 864 public elementary schools	1.6%		10.6	826^th of 865 public elementary schools	4.5%	24	12.9	2.9	3.8	0.0	5.0	2.5	4.4	9.7	11.4	7.4	17.1	12.8	18.4	13.2		3.8	7.9	$28,416	$5,431	$22,984
George Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Scott Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1445	137	11	12.4	82.5%	13 (9.5%)	104 (75.9%)	11 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.8%)	18.7	701^st of 864 public elementary schools	18.9%		28.6	566^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.6%	135	42.9	4.3	5.3				17.5	33.3	21.7	15.8				23.8		10.5		$26,566	$4,777	$21,789
James McHenry Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	31 S Schroeder Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1621	588	43	13.6	89.5%	12 (2.0%)	534 (90.8%)	26 (4.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	36	513^th of 864 public elementary schools	40.6%		20.2	682^nd of 865 public elementary schools	21.2%	169	25.6	10.0	7.7	29.6	19.2	14.6	20.2	34.1	17.5	24.5	55.6	50.0	44.9	42.3	26.3	7.1	23.2	$22,282	$4,541	$17,741
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	1400 W Lexington Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0795	490	33	15.0	86.5%	15 (3.1%)	380 (77.6%)	82 (16.7%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	10.3	819^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.2%		11	821^st of 865 public elementary schools	5.1%	2	9.4	12.8	5.3	3.3	8.7	7.0	7.6	15.4	12.8	13.2	24.6	27.7	32.8	22.1		5.3	2.9	$21,891	$4,724	$17,167
Frederick Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2501 Frederick Avenue	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0830	320	20	16.0	88.8%	12 (3.8%)	239 (74.7%)	50 (15.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	6.7	853^rd of 864 public elementary schools	1.3%		5.3	863^rd of 865 public elementary schools	0.2%	10	6.8	2.3	1.8				3.5	11.1	4.4	14.5				10.3		7.8		$30,078	$6,680	$23,398
Westport Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2401 Nevada Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-3396	251	24	10.6	92.8%	6 (2.4%)	214 (85.3%)	25 (10.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	8.9	836^th of 864 public elementary schools	3.2%		13.6	783^rd of 865 public elementary schools	9.5%	53	4.3	10.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.2	4.2	5.0	20.0	21.4	5.9	12.5	12.0		10.0	5.9	$31,667	$6,786	$24,881
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou	Public	PK, KG-5	220 N Bentalou Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1385	296	16	18.5	92.2%	0 (0.0%)	283 (95.6%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6.2	859^th of 864 public elementary schools	0.6%		7.8	852^nd of 865 public elementary schools	1.5%	7	6.8	6.1	2.3				5.2	11.4	10.2	9.5				10.4		2.5		$26,929	$5,369	$21,559
Harlem Park Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	1401 W Lafayette Avenue	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0633	402	30	13.4	93.5%	3 (0.7%)	388 (96.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	10.9	813^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.9%		8.2	847^th of 865 public elementary schools	2.1%	34	30.8	10.3	0.0	0.0	2.4	22.0	11.0	7.5	15.4	5.7	25.5	11.4	19.6	15.0		0.0	13.5	$20,251	$4,743	$15,508
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 William Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1207	285	23	12.6	56.1%	57 (20.0%)	176 (61.8%)	34 (11.9%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	56	359^th of 864 public elementary schools	58.4%		53.3	382^nd of 865 public elementary schools	55.8%	23	35.3	36.1	39.4				36.7	49.0	41.7	63.6				50.8		37.1		$25,999	$4,552	$21,447

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary?

Students at Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 33% African American, 14% White.

Is Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary a good school?

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary ranks 586^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary attend?

Students who attend Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle : Stadium School
Middle : The Crossroads School
Middle : Vanguard Collegiate Middle
High : Academy for College and Career Exploration
High : Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
High : Baltimore City College
High : Baltimore Design School
High : Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
High : Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High : Baltimore School for the Arts
High : Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
High : Carver Vocational-Technical High
High : City Neighbors High
High : ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School
High : Coppin Academy
High : Digital Harbor High School
High : Edmondson-Westside High
High : Forest Park High
High : Frederick Douglass High
High : Green Street Academy
High : Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
High : National Academy Foundation
High : Patterson High
High : Paul Laurence Dunbar High
High : Reginald F. Lewis High
High : Renaissance Academy
High : The Reach! Partnership School
High : Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
High : Western High

How many students attend Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 266 students attended Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary.

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