Barclay Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/54

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Barclay Elementary/Middle School, located in the Charles Village/Abell neighborhood of Baltimore, is a public school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that bridges the transition from early childhood through the middle school years. The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community, often serving as a focal point for neighborhood engagement and local initiatives.

The school's academic approach emphasizes standard core curriculum requirements while striving to support the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By operating as a combined elementary and middle school, Barclay aims to provide a consistent educational environment that fosters long-term relationships between students, faculty, and families. For those seeking the most current information regarding specific programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings, the school’s official page on the Baltimore City Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative details.

435

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barclay Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	85
Black	326
Asian	6
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
326 (74.9 %)
Hispanic
85 (19.5 %)
White
13 (3.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-6387
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/54
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barclay Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barclay Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	46.4%
Male	233	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)