Mays Chapel Elementary

mayschapeles.bcps.org

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mays Chapel Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Timonium, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Known for its modern facilities and commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing innovative instructional strategies to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Mays Chapel Elementary is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. The school frequently promotes a "whole child" approach, integrating extracurricular activities, character education, and technology into the daily student experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing open communication between staff and families, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and enriching space that encourages students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

565

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mays Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	75
Black	94
Asian	95
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

White
257 (45.5 %)
Asian
95 (16.8 %)
Black
94 (16.6 %)
Hispanic
75 (13.3 %)
Two or More
41 (7.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	(443)809-4134
Website:	http://mayschapeles.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 30

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mays Chapel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mays Chapel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	49.2%
Male	287	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)