Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership's student population of 720 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%

Black
97%
33%

White
1%
32%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership's ranking?
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership is ranked #1078 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership often compared to?
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnershipis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Harmony Academy, Roland Park Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership?
720 students attend Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership?
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership offer ?
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership part of?
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership located?
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership is located in the Middle East neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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