Monarch Academy

6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060

(410)760-2072

Charter School 681 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Monarch Academy, located on Baymeadow Drive in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is a public charter school that operates under the authorization of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a holistic educational approach, utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. This framework focuses on fostering inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to become critical thinkers who are engaged both in their local community and the global environment.

Beyond its rigorous academic standards, Monarch Academy is known for its inclusive environment and its emphasis on "whole-child" development. The school integrates the arts and project-based learning into its daily curriculum, aiming to nurture student creativity and social-emotional growth alongside traditional academic subjects. By creating a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families, the academy strives to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success and responsible citizenship.

681

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monarch Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	64
Black	272
Asian	26
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
272 (40.1 %)
White
254 (37.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (9.4 %)
Two or More
60 (8.8 %)
Asian
26 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)760-2072
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 69

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monarch Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	82
Grade 7	79
Grade 8	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monarch Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	339	49.8%
Male	340	49.9%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)