ROBERT W. COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Robert W. Coleman 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 336 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 18 teachers, Robert W. Coleman Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Robert W. Coleman Elementary, located in the Walbrook neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone for its local community within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its innovative approach to student well-being, gaining national media attention for replacing traditional punitive detention with a "Holistic Me" center. In this space, students are encouraged to practice mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises to regain emotional regulation, reflecting the school’s deep commitment to trauma-informed care and restorative practices.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its student body. By prioritizing mental health and behavioral support alongside core curriculum requirements, Robert W. Coleman aims to equip students with the tools necessary for long-term academic success and personal resilience. The school remains an active part of the Windsor Avenue community, consistently striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and stable learning environment for its young learners.

For more information, contact Robert W. Coleman Elementary at (410) 396-0764 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.