Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/203

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Maree Garnett Farring Elementary School, located at 300 Pontiac Ave in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the Brooklyn neighborhood as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of its learners while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Maree Garnett Farring places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school frequently collaborates with local partners and families to create a cohesive educational experience that extends beyond the classroom walls. Through its commitment to high expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

694

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	399
Black	161
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
399 (57.5 %)
Black
161 (23.2 %)
White
104 (15.0 %)
Two or More
19 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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)396-1404
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/203
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
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 35

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 74