Mars Estates Elementary

marsestateses.bcps.org

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mars Estates Elementary School, located in the Middle River area of Baltimore County, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Mars Estates Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational initiatives, school events, and administrative resources, reflecting its commitment to transparent communication. As a neighborhood hub, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families partner together to uphold the values and standards of the Baltimore County school district.

316

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mars Estates Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	63
Black	172
Asian	9
Two or More	24

Black
172 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
63 (19.9 %)
White
48 (15.2 %)
Two or More
24 (7.6 %)
Asian
9 (2.8 %)

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)887-0154
Website:	http://marsestateses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 37

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mars Estates Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mars Estates Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	48.1%
Male	164	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)