MARS ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mars Estates 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 434 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 33 teachers, Mars Estates Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Mars Estates Elementary School, located in the Middle River area of Baltimore County, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Mars Estates Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational initiatives, school events, and administrative resources, reflecting its commitment to transparent communication. As a neighborhood hub, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families partner together to uphold the values and standards of the Baltimore County school district.

For more information, contact Mars Estates Elementary at (410) 887-0154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 E Homberg Ave
Baltimore, MD 21221-3717
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MARS ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
33
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 434 students

Black or African American
56.0%
White
21.9%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.