- Northwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (1086:1 vs. 701:1).
- Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwood Elementary (366 vs. 250).
- Northwood Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (21 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwood Elementary (366 vs. 250).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwood Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (21 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northwood Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (16 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (1086:1 vs. 701:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Northwood Elementary
$22,976.88
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
$22,976.88
Local revenue share
Northwood Elementary
22.1%
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
22.1%
State revenue share
Northwood Elementary
57.7%
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
57.7%
Federal revenue share
Northwood Elementary
20.2%
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northwood Elementary
59.9%
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
59.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore city
$59,623
Baltimore city
$59,623
Poverty rate
Baltimore city
20.1%
Baltimore city
20.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore city
35.4%
Baltimore city
35.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore city
4%
Baltimore city
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.