Dundalk Elementary

2717 Playfield Street
Baltimore, MD 21222

dundalkes.bcps.org

743 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dundalk Elementary School, located at 2717 Playfield Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while integrating technology and collaborative learning practices to engage students of diverse backgrounds. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Dundalk Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between parents, staff, and the surrounding neighborhood. By providing a safe and nurturing space for early childhood and elementary development, the school serves as a central hub for student growth and community connection in the Dundalk area.

743

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dundalk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	247
Black	241
Asian	8
Two or More	71
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
247 (33.2 %)
Black
241 (32.4 %)
White
170 (22.9 %)
Two or More
71 (9.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	(443)809-7013
Website:	http://dundalkes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 60

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 105