Wellwood International School

wellwoodes.bcps.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wellwood International Elementary, located in Pikesville, Maryland, is a notable public school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. It is distinguished by its focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. The school emphasizes a global perspective, integrating rigorous academics with inquiry-based learning to prepare students for success in a diverse and interconnected world.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wellwood International is known for fostering a supportive community culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development. The school utilizes its location on Smith Avenue to serve a vibrant local population, maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Pikesville community. By prioritizing both international-mindedness and collaborative problem-solving, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for future educational stages.

462

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellwood International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	46
Black	307
Asian	35
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

Black
307 (66.5 %)
White
55 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.0 %)
Asian
35 (7.6 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

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)887-1212
Website:	http://wellwoodes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 67

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 75