Relay Elementary

relayes.bcps.org

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Relay Elementary, located at 5885 Selford Road in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. By adhering to the broader standards of the BCPS curriculum, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success through a structured and supportive classroom setting.

The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, Relay Elementary provides transparency and communication, offering resources for parents, information on school policies, and updates on educational initiatives. By focusing on student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop the confidence and knowledge necessary to transition successfully into their middle school years.

609

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Relay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	58
Black	109
Asian	99
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
282 (46.3 %)
Black
109 (17.9 %)
Asian
99 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.5 %)
Two or More
58 (9.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	(443)809-1426
Website:	http://relayes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 36

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 118