Empowerment Academy

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/262

Charter School 305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Empowerment Academy, located at 851 Braddish Ave in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong community partnerships. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, Empowerment Academy aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The school places a significant emphasis on high expectations and personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Empowerment Academy encourages students to take ownership of their learning, promoting a culture of self-advocacy and leadership. With its dedication to providing equitable opportunities, the school remains a vital pillar in the Baltimore community, striving to empower each child to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

305

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Empowerment Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	2
Black	299
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
299 (98.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	(443)984-2381
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/262
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
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 20

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Empowerment Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	24
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Empowerment Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	52.1%
Male	146	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)