City Springs Elementary/Middle

100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/8

Charter School 452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

City Springs Elementary/Middle School, located in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, is a foundational institution within the Baltimore City Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as a transformation school with a strong focus on community integration. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is notable for its historic location and its status as a cornerstone of the surrounding community. City Springs emphasizes a structured educational approach and utilizes various resources to support student achievement, including partnerships with local organizations and an active parent-teacher association. By fostering a culture of high expectations and supportive mentorship, City Springs strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all students living in the downtown Baltimore area.

452

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City Springs Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	17
Black	416
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
416 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.8 %)
White
14 (3.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)396-9165
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
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 20

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City Springs Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	41
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City Springs Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	54.2%
Male	207	45.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)