CROSS COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cross Country Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 725 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Cross Country Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Cross Country Elementary/Middle School, located in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves a diverse student population as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans elementary through middle school grades, the institution focuses on building a strong educational foundation while preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Cross Country Elementary/Middle School places a strong value on community involvement and support. The school leverages its location on Cross Country Boulevard to act as a hub for local families, often incorporating extracurricular activities and partnerships that promote social-emotional learning. With a focus on data-driven instruction and a supportive school culture, the staff works to address the individual needs of their students, aiming to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student achievement within the Baltimore City district.

For more information, contact Cross Country Elementary at (410) 396-0602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.