Fifth District Elementary

fifthdistrictes.bcps.org

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fifth District Elementary School, located in the rural community of Upperco, Maryland, serves as a focal point for the surrounding Baltimore County community. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is situated in a scenic, semi-rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit, neighborhood-oriented environment for its students, faculty, and families.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal development. By leveraging its position within the BCPS framework, Fifth District integrates modern educational resources with a traditional community atmosphere. Its official website serves as a primary hub for parent-teacher communication, district updates, and information regarding school activities, reflecting a dedication to transparency and active parent involvement in the educational process.

280

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fifth District Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
245 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.8 %)
Two or More
11 (3.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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)809-1726
Website:	http://fifthdistrictes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 38

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fifth District Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fifth District Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	54.6%
Male	127	45.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Franklin Elementary

Baltimore County Public Schools

409 Students

33 Cockeysmill Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th