Scotts Branch Elementary

scottsbranches.bcps.org

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Scotts Branch Elementary School, located at 8220 Tawnmoore Rd in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community and school pride among its diverse student body.

The school’s website reflects its role as a hub for student engagement, providing families with essential resources, including staff directories, school policies, and updates on school events. As part of the larger Baltimore County school system, Scotts Branch Elementary leverages district-wide initiatives and educational standards to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to community involvement, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

469

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotts Branch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	40
Black	395
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
395 (84.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.3 %)
White
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
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)887-0761
Website:	http://scottsbranches.bcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scotts Branch Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scotts Branch Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	46.3%
Male	252	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)