EDGECOMBE CIRCLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Edgecombe Circle 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 293 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, Edgecombe Circle 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.
Edgecombe Circle Elementary, located in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, focusing on core subjects while striving to create a safe and structured environment that encourages student engagement and social-emotional well-being.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Virginia Avenue community, often serving as a hub for local families. With a commitment to equity and inclusivity, Edgecombe Circle focuses on bridging achievement gaps and providing necessary resources to help its diverse student body succeed. Through its partnership with the district and community organizations, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Edgecombe Circle Elementary at (410) 396-0550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21215-6534
(410) 396-0550
EDGECOMBE CIRCLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 293 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 293
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- 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 293 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDGECOMBE CIRCLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- White
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 42.7%
- Male
- 57.3%
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.