WEST TOWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Towson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 497 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, West Towson 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.

West Towson Elementary School, located on North Charles Street in Baltimore County, Maryland, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment. The school emphasizes student engagement and utilizes the district’s established curriculum to meet state educational standards, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, West Towson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its active school community. The school environment typically features various extracurricular opportunities, parent involvement initiatives, and a dedicated staff focused on social-emotional development alongside academic achievement. Families interested in specific programs, current test scores, or upcoming school events can find detailed resources, administrative contacts, and information regarding the school’s mission statement on their official website.

For more information, contact West Towson Elementary at (410) 887-3893 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6916 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21204
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WEST TOWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
32.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 497 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST TOWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.4%
Asian
9.7%
Two or more races
7.2%
Black or African American
4.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.