Seneca Elementary

senecaes.bcps.org/

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seneca Elementary School, located in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. Situated on Carrollwood Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. As part of the BCPS system, the school adheres to district-wide curricula designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Seneca Elementary is committed to building a supportive school community that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The school utilizes its official website as a primary communication hub, keeping families informed about important updates, school events, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a collaborative environment between staff, students, and the local Baltimore County community, Seneca Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space that nurtures the curiosity and potential of every learner.

368

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seneca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	34
Black	152
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
152 (41.3 %)
White
142 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.2 %)
Two or More
33 (9.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)887-5945
Website:	http://senecaes.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 26

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Seneca Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Seneca Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	47%
Male	195	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)