Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/84

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School, located in the Riverside neighborhood of Baltimore, serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. As a part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school is situated in a historic community near Federal Hill, positioning it as a central hub for families in the South Baltimore area. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and community involvement. Through its affiliation with the city school district, Thomas Johnson utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage its students, aiming to prepare them for future academic success. By maintaining an active presence in the local community and focusing on holistic student development, the school strives to provide a stable, learning-focused environment for the families of the 21230 zip code.

518

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	55
Black	126
Asian	8
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
297 (57.3 %)
Black
126 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.6 %)
Two or More
31 (6.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
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)396-1575
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/84
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
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 39

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	49.4%
Male	262	50.6%

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