Yorkwood Elementary

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/219

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Yorkwood Elementary School is a public school located in the Northwood community of Baltimore, Maryland, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school operates with a focus on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive neighborhood setting. The school emphasizes early childhood development and elementary education, striving to prepare students for the academic rigors of middle school while fostering a sense of community among local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Yorkwood Elementary serves as a central hub for the surrounding Yorkwood neighborhood. The school utilizes its position within the city district to leverage various local resources and programs aimed at enhancing student engagement and holistic growth. By maintaining a consistent presence in the Baltimore City Public Schools network, Yorkwood focuses on meeting state-mandated academic standards while addressing the diverse social and educational needs of its student population.

329

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yorkwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	12
Black	307
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Black
307 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)396-6364
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/219
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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 42

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 41