SHARP-LEADENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 30 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.

Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary School, located at 150 W West Street in the historic Sharp-Leadenhall neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital anchor for its surrounding community. As a neighborhood public school within the Baltimore City Public School system, it focuses on providing foundational education to local students while fostering a sense of identity rooted in the unique history of one of Baltimore’s oldest African American communities.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student development through a structured academic environment and a focus on community engagement. By maintaining a close connection with families and residents of the 21230 zip code, the school strives to create a supportive network that extends beyond the classroom. Through its educational programming and dedication to local heritage, Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary plays a significant role in nurturing the academic and social growth of the children who reside in this historic corridor of the city.

For more information, contact Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary at (410) 396-4325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 W West St
Baltimore, MD 21230-3739
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SHARP-LEADENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 30 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
30
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 30 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARP-LEADENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
86.7%
White
13.3%

Female
16.7%
Male
83.3%

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.