The Belair-Edison School

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/231

Charter School 1,013 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Brehms Lane Public Charter School, located in the Belair-Edison neighborhood of Baltimore, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a public charter school within the Baltimore City Public School System, it operates with a focus on fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages student growth and community engagement. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school success by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Brehms Lane is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on creating a welcoming school climate for its diverse student body. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a collaborative culture, Brehms Lane strives to meet the unique needs of its students, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and the character traits necessary for its students to become productive members of their community.

1,013

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Belair-Edison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	23
Black	949
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
949 (93.7 %)
Two or More
25 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (2.3 %)
White
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-9150
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/231
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,013
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	794
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 56

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Belair-Edison School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	100
Grade 7	127
Grade 8	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Belair-Edison School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	496	49%
Male	517	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)