DR. CARTER GODWIN WOODSON
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 361 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson Elementary/Middle School, located in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Named after the "Father of Black History," the school functions as a community-centered institution focused on providing a comprehensive academic foundation. Its curriculum is designed to support student growth from early childhood through the middle school years, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development within a supportive urban environment.
Beyond standard academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development, reflecting the legacy of its namesake. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, Woodson works to address the diverse needs of its student population by fostering a culture of high expectations and belonging. Through its educational programming and local partnerships, the school aims to empower its students to become informed, active citizens who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson at (410) 396-1366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21225-1244
(410) 396-1366
http://www.woodsonems.org/
DR. CARTER GODWIN WOODSON is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 361 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR. CARTER GODWIN WOODSON is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- White
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.