Creative City Public Charter School

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/384

Charter School 277 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Creative City Public Charter School (CCPCS), located in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, is a K-8 institution dedicated to integrating arts-based learning into the core academic curriculum. The school utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, often employing the "Creative City Framework," which encourages students to explore academic subjects through hands-on projects, inquiry-based learning, and artistic expression. By placing a heavy emphasis on creativity, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond its focus on the arts, CCPCS prides itself on being a tight-knit community that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school actively promotes environmental stewardship and civic engagement, often connecting classroom lessons to the surrounding Baltimore community. Through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Creative City seeks to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students not only for high school success but also for active and thoughtful participation in their community.

277

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative City Public Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	8
Black	237
Two or More	13

Black
237 (85.6 %)
White
19 (6.9 %)
Two or More
13 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.9 %)

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)642-3600
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/384
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
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 35

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Creative City Public Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Creative City Public Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	49.8%
Male	139	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)