Essex Elementary

essexes.bcps.org

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Essex Elementary School, located at 100 Mace Ave in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and the development of essential foundational skills for its elementary-aged population.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community involvement, providing parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and staff information. By maintaining strong lines of communication and prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Essex Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while fostering a positive school culture within the Essex area.

459

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	112
Black	86
Asian	7
Two or More	36
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
208 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
112 (24.4 %)
Black
86 (18.7 %)
Two or More
36 (7.8 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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)887-0117
Website:	http://essexes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 54

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Essex Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Essex Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	48.1%
Male	238	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)