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Matthew A. Henson Elementary

Baltimore, Maryland · Grades PreK to 5 · Baltimore City Public Schools

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About Matthew A. Henson Elementary

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Matthew A. Henson Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 199 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Baltimore. With about 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.9 students per teacher. Baltimore City Public Schools runs 150 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 194 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	1600 N Payson Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
Phone	(410) 396-0776
School district	Baltimore City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	199
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12.5
Students per teacher	15.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Baltimore city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240009000278). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Matthew A. Henson Elementary serve?

Matthew A. Henson Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Matthew A. Henson Elementary?

Matthew A. Henson Elementary reported 199 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew A. Henson Elementary?

About 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 199 students and 12.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Matthew A. Henson Elementary a public or charter school?

Matthew A. Henson Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Matthew A. Henson Elementary in?

Matthew A. Henson Elementary is part of Baltimore City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/baltimore-city-public-schools/

Where is Matthew A. Henson Elementary located?

Matthew A. Henson Elementary is at 1600 N Payson Street, Baltimore, MD 21217. The phone number is (410) 396-0776.

How many other schools are near Matthew A. Henson Elementary?

There are 194 other schools within 5 miles of Matthew A. Henson Elementary in our directory.