D−
Matthew A. Henson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1600 N Payson Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 · (410) 396-0776 · Part of Baltimore City Public Schools
Students
199
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Matthew A. Henson Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 25.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1600 N Payson Street, Baltimore
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K21
Kindergarten28
Grade 122
Grade 235
Grade 329
Grade 428
Grade 536
Enrollment over time
268’20
236’21
218’22
198’23
199’24
Down 25.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 89%Hispanic 8%White 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.