City Neighbors Hamilton

(443)642-2052

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/346

Charter School 250 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

City Neighbors Hamilton (CNH) is a public charter school located in the Hamilton neighborhood of Baltimore, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the City Neighbors Foundation, the school is founded on a progressive educational philosophy that emphasizes project-based learning, arts integration, and a focus on the "whole child." By fostering a community-centric environment, the school aims to create a partnership between teachers, students, and families, encouraging students to take an active role in their own academic and social development.

The school’s mission is deeply rooted in the principles of democratic education and social justice, promoting a culture where every student’s voice is valued. Academically, CNH moves away from traditional rote learning, instead utilizing interdisciplinary projects that connect classroom studies to real-world issues. With a commitment to inclusivity and a strong emphasis on community service, City Neighbors Hamilton strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but to become thoughtful, engaged, and empathetic citizens within the broader Baltimore community.

250

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City Neighbors Hamilton
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	18
Black	142
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
142 (56.8%)
White
72 (28.8%)
Hispanic
18 (7.2%)
Two or More
16 (6.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(443)642-2052
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/346
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City Neighbors Hamilton
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	28
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City Neighbors Hamilton
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	46.4%
Male	134	53.6%

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