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Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

814^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 287 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average test scores, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 10.9% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 12.6% for the district and 26.5% for the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Federal Hill Preparatory Academy, Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary is performing significantly worse.

Despite the school's high spending per student, which has increased from $16,666 in 2020-2021 to $28,439 in 2023-2024, the resources do not appear to be effectively allocated or utilized to improve student outcomes. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 620 out of 853 Maryland elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 814 out of 865 in 2024-2025. Comprehensive interventions and support are needed to address these issues and improve student outcomes at Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary.

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: Declining — 12th percentile in 2015 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (12% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school12%

District avg21%

Maryland avg38%

814^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 12% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 104Elementary 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts17%-34 vs state

Mathematics11%-16 vs state

Science0%-26 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)							MCAP English Language Arts (2025)							MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	MCAP Social Studies 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%)	11.6	814^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.9%		20.2	649^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.4%	165	9.8	20.9	2.2				10.9	25.0	17.5	7.5				16.7		0.0			$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%)	10.6	826^th of 865 public elementary schools	4.5%		9.2	829^th of 859 public elementary schools	3.5%	3	10.3	6.5	7.5	2.2	0.0	7.5	5.5	20.5	16.1	12.5	17.8	29.3	23.1	20.0		5.0	7.5	2.6	$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%)	28.6	566^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.6%		13.8	747^th of 859 public elementary schools	13.0%	181	18.2	0.0	15.0				11.1	45.5	38.1	40.0				41.3		15.0			$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%)	20.2	682^nd of 865 public elementary schools	21.2%		12.1	784^th of 859 public elementary schools	8.7%	102	11.9	8.6	2.0	9.1	6.3	1.9	8.0	11.9	15.8	10.4	45.5	40.0	37.2	31.4	22.2	0.0	16.7	19.7	$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%)	11	821^st of 865 public elementary schools	5.1%		10.1	818^th of 859 public elementary schools	4.8%	3	14.6	2.4	2.2	6.5	7.8	6.3	6.6	15.8	4.9	6.7	33.3	31.3	9.4	17.5		0.0	3.1	5.0	$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%)	5.3	863^rd of 865 public elementary schools	0.2%		7.4	843^rd of 859 public elementary schools	1.9%	20	1.9	0.0	0.0				0.7	5.8	8.5	10.9				8.3		0.0			$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%)	13.6	783^rd of 865 public elementary schools	9.5%		10	821^st of 859 public elementary schools	4.4%	38	0.0	7.7	14.8		0.0	0.0	4.5	0.0	23.1	22.2	9.1	17.4	10.0	14.9		11.5	5.0	0.0	$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%)	7.8	852^nd of 865 public elementary schools	1.5%		9.5	826^th of 859 public elementary schools	3.8%	26	5.2	5.3	2.4				4.3	13.8	23.7	9.5				15.2		0.0			$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%)	8.2	847^th of 865 public elementary schools	2.1%		5	858^th of 859 public elementary schools	0.1%	11	10.3	0.0	2.4	2.5	6.8	13.6	6.3	23.1	3.4	7.3	15.0	22.4	8.5	14.1		0.0	2.2	10.9	$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%)	53.3	382^nd of 865 public elementary schools	55.8%		65	277^th of 859 public elementary schools	67.8%	105	44.1	25.0	31.0				33.0	47.1	40.0	65.5				49.5		30.0			$25,999	$4,552	$21,447

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary

What district is Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

Is Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary a good school?

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Maryland elementary 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.

What is the racial makeup of Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary?

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

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