Arbutus Elementary

1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Baltimore, MD 21227

arbutuses.bcps.org

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arbutus Elementary School, located at 1300 Sulphur Spring Rd in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public institution serving the local community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Arbutus Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school's culture is rooted in community collaboration, where educators, parents, and students work together to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Through its official digital presence, the school provides families with essential information regarding extracurricular activities, academic calendars, and resources to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. As an integral part of the Arbutus neighborhood, the school remains committed to maintaining high educational standards while encouraging a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.

387

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arbutus Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	22
Black	33
Asian	147
Two or More	29

White
156 (40.3 %)
Asian
147 (38.0 %)
Black
33 (8.5 %)
Two or More
29 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.7 %)

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 County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-1400
Website:	http://arbutuses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 57

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 48