GLEN AVENUE SCHOOL

Glen Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Salisbury, MD with about 415 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 34 teachers, Glen Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Glen Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Salisbury, Maryland, serving students within the Wicomico County Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the diverse learning needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic programming, Glen Avenue School serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, often participating in local district initiatives that promote student wellness and community engagement. The school is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive setting where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual skills and their social-emotional growth, preparing them for the transition to middle school within the Wicomico County system.

For more information, contact Glen Avenue School at (410) 677-5806 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
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GLEN AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, MD with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 415 students

Black or African American
58.6%
White
21.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.