FURMAN TEMPLETON PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 488 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 28 teachers, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is a public elementary and middle school located in the Upton neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school operates under the Baltimore City Public School system. The academy is named in honor of Furman L. Templeton, a prominent Baltimore civic leader and former head of the Urban League, reflecting a commitment to community leadership and academic empowerment within the local urban environment.

The school emphasizes a "preparatory" model, aiming to provide a rigorous academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while fostering a supportive school culture. By integrating community engagement and student development, Furman Templeton seeks to provide a stable learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body in the 21217 zip code, working to improve student outcomes and foster a sense of pride and excellence within the Baltimore community.

For more information, contact Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy at (410) 396-0882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.