Ballenger Creek Elementary

www.fcps.org

678 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballenger Creek Elementary School, located in Frederick, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Ballenger Creek Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school staff works closely with families and local partners to provide a variety of resources, extracurricular activities, and support services that enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and innovative instruction, Ballenger Creek strives to maintain high standards of achievement while nurturing the unique talents and potential of every student who walks through its doors.

678

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballenger Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	197
Black	161
Asian	64
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
197 (29.1 %)
White
184 (27.1 %)
Black
161 (23.7 %)
Two or More
68 (10.0 %)
Asian
64 (9.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-2500
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 35

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ballenger Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ballenger Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	50.3%
Male	337	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)