Charlestown Elementary

550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914

www.ccps.org/Domain/108

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charlestown Elementary School, located on Baltimore Street in Charlestown, Maryland, is a foundational part of the Cecil County Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured and supportive educational environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development for elementary-aged students. Its mission aligns with the broader district goals of preparing children for future academic success by emphasizing core subjects and cultivating essential learning habits during these formative years.

As an integral part of the Charlestown community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local area to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the Cecil County school system, Charlestown Elementary works to maintain high standards for classroom instruction while encouraging a positive school culture. The school’s digital portal serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay connected with curriculum updates, school events, and administrative information, ensuring clear communication between the home and the classroom.

272

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlestown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	18
Black	35
Asian	2
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	6

White
188 (69.1 %)
Black
35 (12.9 %)
Two or More
23 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Cecil County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)996-6240
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/108
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 20

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 53