Dogwood Elementary

dogwoodes.bcps.org

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School, located at 7215 Dogwood Rd in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and educational resources, Dogwood Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for future success, emphasizing the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Dogwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-being of its students. The school actively collaborates with families and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience that addresses the social and emotional needs of every child. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with easy access to important announcements, resources, and information regarding school policies, ensuring that communication remains a cornerstone of the school’s partnership with the local community.

490

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	35
Black	380
Asian	38
Two or More	14
American Indian	10

Black
380 (77.6 %)
Asian
38 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
White
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
10 (2.0 %)

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)887-6808
Website:	http://dogwoodes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 40

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dogwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dogwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	47.8%
Male	256	52.2%

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