DUNDALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dundalk Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 703 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Dundalk 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.

Dundalk Elementary School, located at 2717 Playfield Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while integrating technology and collaborative learning practices to engage students of diverse backgrounds. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Dundalk Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between parents, staff, and the surrounding neighborhood. By providing a safe and nurturing space for early childhood and elementary development, the school serves as a central hub for student growth and community connection in the Dundalk area.

For more information, contact Dundalk Elementary at (410) 887-7013 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2717 Playfield Street
Baltimore, MD 21222
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DUNDALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 703 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
703
Teachers:
41.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 703 students

White
39.5%
Black or African American
34.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Two or more races
10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.