New Song Academy

1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217

(410)728-2091

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/322

Charter School 175 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

New Song Academy is a public elementary and middle school located in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore. Operating as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. It is deeply integrated into its local community, often functioning as a neighborhood anchor that emphasizes holistic student development alongside academic instruction.

The school is notable for its connection to the broader New Song community movement, which has historically focused on urban revitalization, youth programs, and family support services in West Baltimore. As a community-centered institution, New Song Academy prioritizes a supportive environment intended to help students overcome the socioeconomic challenges prevalent in the surrounding area. By focusing on core academic standards and maintaining a close relationship with the neighborhood, the school strives to provide a stable, consistent learning space for its students as they progress through their foundational years.

175

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Song Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	175

Black
175 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)728-2091
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/322
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
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 12

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 16

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Song Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	19
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	16
Grade 5	16
Grade 6	18
Grade 7	16
Grade 8	16

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Song Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	91	52%
Male	84	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)