Northwood Elementary

5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/242

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 5201 Loch Raven Blvd in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Northwood aims to provide a strong educational foundation, preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Northwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. The school works to build collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to create a supportive network for its students. With its location in the heart of the Loch Raven area, the school remains a vital neighborhood hub, dedicated to providing accessible, quality education to its diverse population of students.

575

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	21
Black	532
Asian	1
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
532 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.7 %)
Two or More
12 (2.1 %)
White
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-6377
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/242
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 70

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 102

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	102
Grade 7	1
Grade 8	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	50.4%
Male	285	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)