FORT GARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fort Garrison Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 289 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Fort Garrison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Fort Garrison Elementary School, located in the Pikesville area of Baltimore County, is a public elementary school serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school culture is often highlighted by its focus on community involvement and the maintenance of a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school’s physical campus is situated in a residential setting on Woodvalley Drive, providing a neighborhood-centered atmosphere for local families. Fort Garrison places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to enhance student achievement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies, ensuring that families remain well-informed about the resources and support services available to their children throughout the school year.
For more information, contact Fort Garrison Elementary at (410) 887-1203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21208-1955
(410) 887-1203
http://fortgarrisones.bcps.org
FORT GARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 289 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 289
- Teachers:
- 19.8
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 289 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT GARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.