Norwood Elementary

norwoodes.bcps.org

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Norwood Elementary School, located at 1700 Delvale Ave in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a public primary education institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated in the Dundalk area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to engage its diverse community through various educational initiatives and student-centered activities.

The school’s official website serves as a vital communication hub for parents, students, and faculty, providing updates on school policies, academic calendars, and district resources. Norwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between families and educators, often highlighting school events, faculty contact information, and opportunities for parental involvement. By maintaining these channels, the school aims to ensure that its students have the necessary tools and community support to succeed academically and prepare for their transition to middle school.

524

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	250
Black	53
Asian	21
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
250 (47.8 %)
White
155 (29.6 %)
Black
53 (10.1 %)
Two or More
40 (7.6 %)
Asian
21 (4.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)887-7055
Website:	http://norwoodes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 38

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 126