Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
98%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School?
240 students attend Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School?
Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School part of?
Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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