FEDERAL HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Federal Hill Preparatory School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 339 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 22 teachers, Federal Hill Preparatory School 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.

Federal Hill Preparatory School (often referred to as "Federal Hill Prep") is a well-regarded public elementary school located in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. It is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development.

The school benefits from its vibrant urban setting and maintains an active partnership with local families and neighborhood organizations. Because of its location in a highly sought-after area, Federal Hill Prep often serves as a focal point for the community, offering a rigorous curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success. Parents and community members frequently play an integral role in the school’s operations, contributing to an environment that balances traditional educational standards with the unique cultural and historic character of the surrounding Baltimore community.

For more information, contact Federal Hill Preparatory School at (410) 396-1207 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1040 William St
Baltimore, MD 21230
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FEDERAL HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
22.5
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 339 students

Black or African American
60.5%
White
25.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Asian
3.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
42.8%
Male
57.2%

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.