WEST MEADE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
West Meade Early Education Center is a public elementary school that is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district, located in Ft Meade, MD with about 286 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. With about 19 teachers, West Meade Early Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Meade Early Education Center, located at 7722 Ray Street in Fort Meade, Maryland, serves as a specialized academic facility dedicated to the foundational development of young children. As an early education center, the institution is designed to provide a nurturing environment that focuses on school readiness, social-emotional growth, and the development of essential cognitive skills. By catering to the youngest learners in the Fort Meade community, the school plays a critical role in establishing a positive trajectory for students before they transition into the broader elementary school system.
The center emphasizes a play-based and structured curriculum that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. By focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal development, West Meade Early Education Center aims to bridge the gap between home and formal schooling. Its location near Fort Meade underscores its commitment to serving local families, including those associated with the military installation, by providing consistent, high-quality childcare and educational programming in a safe and supportive setting.
For more information, contact West Meade Early Education Center at (410) 222-6545 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ft Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6545
WEST MEADE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in Ft Meade, MD with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 286
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 286 students
- White
- 50.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 13.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.