HIGHLANDTOWN ELEMENTARY #215
Highlandtown Elementary #215 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 458 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 27 teachers, Highlandtown Elementary #215 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.
Highlandtown Elementary #215, located in the vibrant Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating under the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student body. The school is deeply integrated into the Pratt Street corridor, acting as a neighborhood anchor that strives to meet the unique needs of its students through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.
Beyond standard academics, the school reflects the cultural richness of its surrounding area, which is known for its strong community ties and historic character. By maintaining a focus on student growth and social-emotional development, Highlandtown Elementary #215 works to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school. For families interested in the school’s specific programs, academic performance metrics, or enrollment details, the official district website serves as the primary resource for the latest updates and administrative information.
For more information, contact Highlandtown Elementary #215 at (410) 396-9381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9381
HIGHLANDTOWN ELEMENTARY #215 is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 458 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.7%
- Black or African American
- 26.0%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.