Billie Holiday Elementary

2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/144

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

James Mosher Elementary, located in the Mondawmin neighborhood of West Baltimore, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. Named after the historic James Mosher, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction in a community-centered environment. It is well-known in the local area not only for its educational programming but also for its strong historical connection to the neighboring James Mosher Baseball League, the oldest African American youth baseball league in the United States.

Academically, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school transitions. Like many schools in the district, James Mosher integrates Baltimore City Public Schools' standardized curriculum while fostering a supportive school culture. By prioritizing community engagement and student success, the school aims to serve as a stable anchor for families in the 21216 zip code, offering a range of student services and extracurricular opportunities designed to promote both personal growth and academic achievement.

217

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Billie Holiday Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	7
Black	205
Two or More	3

Black
205 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
White
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-0506
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/144
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
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 73

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Billie Holiday Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Billie Holiday Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	100	46.1%
Male	117	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)