New Town Elementary

4924 New Town Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117

newtownes.bcps.org

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Town Elementary School, located in Owings Mills, Maryland, is a vibrant public school serving students within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. Situated in the heart of the New Town community, the school is known for its modern facilities and its focus on fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes academic excellence, placing a strong emphasis on foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional development to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions.

Beyond the classroom, New Town Elementary is deeply integrated into its surrounding community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular involvement. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their student population through differentiated instruction and a variety of enrichment programs. By encouraging collaborative partnerships between parents, teachers, and local stakeholders, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that empowers every student to achieve their full potential.

809

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Town Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	56
Black	658
Asian	27
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
658 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (6.9 %)
Two or More
41 (5.1 %)
Asian
27 (3.3 %)
White
24 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)887-1541
Website:	http://newtownes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 43

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Town Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	138
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Town Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	50.7%
Male	399	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)