The Green School of Baltimore

2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/332

Charter School 162 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Green School of Baltimore is a public charter school located in the Belair-Edison neighborhood, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its core mission is built upon an environmentally focused curriculum that integrates nature-based learning into the traditional academic experience. By leveraging its unique campus—which includes outdoor classrooms, gardens, and proximity to local green spaces—the school emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning intended to foster student curiosity, environmental stewardship, and a deep connection to the natural world.

Beyond its environmental specialty, the school is recognized for its commitment to community building and character development. It operates with a focus on holistic education, encouraging students to become active participants in both their local ecosystem and the broader Baltimore community. As a public charter, The Green School provides an alternative educational model within the city, aiming to equip its graduates with both the academic skills necessary for high school success and a lasting awareness of sustainable living and ecological responsibility.

162

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Green School of Baltimore
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	8
Black	65
Two or More	21

White
67 (41.6 %)
Black
65 (40.4 %)
Two or More
21 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.0 %)

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)488-5312
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/332
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Green School of Baltimore
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Green School of Baltimore
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	78	48.1%
Male	83	51.2%
Not Specified	1	0.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)