Campfield Early Childhood Center

6834 N Alter St
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Campfield Early Childhood Center serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Campfield Early Childhood Center's student population of 352 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Campfield Early Childhood Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
22%
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Black
73%
33%
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White
4%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Campfield Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Campfield Early Childhood Center?
352 students attend Campfield Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Campfield Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Campfield Early Childhood Center?
Campfield Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Campfield Early Childhood Center offer ?
Campfield Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Campfield Early Childhood Center part of?
Campfield Early Childhood Center is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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