Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/256

841 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the Gwynn Oak area of Baltimore, Maryland, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Calvin M. Rodwell strives to be an active part of the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance student engagement and well-being. The school utilizes its digital presence and district resources to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. By maintaining a focus on structured instruction and community-based support, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop the skills necessary for lifelong success.

841

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	81
Black	737
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
737 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
81 (9.6 %)
Two or More
13 (1.5 %)
White
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-0940
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/256
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	622
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 57

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	111
Grade 7	103
Grade 8	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	424	50.4%
Male	417	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)