McCormick Elementary

mccormickes.bcps.org

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McCormick Elementary School, located on Hazelwood Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for early childhood and elementary education. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents, students, and staff to access vital resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. As part of the BCPS network, McCormick Elementary adheres to the district’s broader mission of providing quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all students. Through a combination of classroom instruction and active family engagement, the school strives to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity and high standards of achievement for all learners.

340

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCormick Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	20
Black	277
Asian	7
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Black
277 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.9 %)
Two or More
20 (5.9 %)
White
14 (4.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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)887-0500
Website:	http://mccormickes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 33

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 57