School Overview
Gunpowder Elementary School, located in the Parkville area of Baltimore County, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school community prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a diverse curriculum and active engagement in the learning process.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Gunpowder Elementary maintains a strong focus on community involvement and parental partnership, which are central to its operational philosophy. The school leverages its location on Holiday Manor Road to serve its immediate neighborhood, providing students with various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote character development and lifelong learning. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Gunpowder Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.
510
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gunpowder Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White261
Hispanic24
Black104
Asian87
Two or More32
American Indian2
  • White
    261 (51.2 %)
  • Black
    104 (20.4 %)
  • Asian
    87 (17.1 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (6.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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)887-5121
Website: http://gunpowderes.bcps.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 107
Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gunpowder Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten87
Grade 181
Grade 274
Grade 373
Grade 4107
Grade 588
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gunpowder Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23646.3%
Male27453.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)