GROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grove Park 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 260 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 15 teachers, Grove Park Elementary 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.

Grove Park Elementary, located at 5545 Kennison Ave in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school operating under the Baltimore City Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education in a structured learning environment. The school is committed to supporting the development of young learners by aligning its curriculum with district standards to ensure students build the necessary literacy, mathematical, and social skills required for their future academic success.

As part of the Baltimore City school system, Grove Park Elementary emphasizes community engagement and accessibility for families in the 21215 area. The school strives to create a supportive climate that fosters student growth while navigating the challenges and opportunities present in the urban public education landscape. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with information regarding student resources, school policies, and updates on educational programs, reflecting a dedication to maintaining clear communication with the families it serves.

For more information, contact Grove Park Elementary at (410) 396-0822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5545 Kennison Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
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GROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
260
Teachers:
15
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 260 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
White
0.8%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.