Leith Walk Elementary/Middle

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967 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Leith Walk Elementary School, located on Sherwood Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the surrounding community as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. By leveraging resources from the district and fostering partnerships with families, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission emphasizes equity and excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and enrichment opportunities. As a neighborhood school, Leith Walk prioritizes community engagement, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive campus culture, the school seeks to empower students to reach their full potential, fostering both intellectual curiosity and essential social-emotional skills.

967

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	43
Black	897
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
897 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (4.4 %)
Two or More
16 (1.7 %)
White
8 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)396-6380
Website:	http://vwww.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/245
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	730
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 79

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 133

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 126