Bainbridge Elementary

41 Preston Dr
Port Deposit, MD 21904

www.ccps.org/Domain/103

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bainbridge Elementary School, located at 41 Preston Drive in Port Deposit, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Cecil County Public Schools district. Situated in a community with a rich local history, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students. It emphasizes fundamental academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school functions as a community hub, fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the Cecil County school system, Bainbridge Elementary offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its learners. With a focus on inclusive practices and active student engagement, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

304

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bainbridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	16
Black	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
248 (81.6 %)
Two or More
29 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.3 %)
Black
9 (3.0 %)
American Indian
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)996-6030
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/103
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 44

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 43