GILMOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gilmor 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 264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, Gilmor Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Gilmor Elementary School, located in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore, serves as a community-centered institution within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is focused on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range. As part of a historic and deeply rooted neighborhood, the school operates with a mission to foster student growth in a supportive environment, striving to bridge achievement gaps and provide essential educational resources to families in the 21217 zip code.

Like many schools in the district, Gilmor Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student-centered learning. The school is committed to creating a structured educational experience that encourages literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By working closely with district resources and local initiatives, Gilmor aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the urban educational landscape of Baltimore.

For more information, contact Gilmor Elementary at (410) 396-0820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.