School Overview
Abbottston Elementary School, located at 1300 Gorsuch Ave in the Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello neighborhood of Baltimore, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, Abbottston aims to prepare its diverse student population for the transition to middle school and beyond, while striving to meet the unique needs of the families within its local neighborhood.

The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and school spirit, often leveraging its location to encourage parent and community involvement. As part of the larger Baltimore City school district, Abbottston utilizes a structured curriculum designed to align with state standards while incorporating programs that promote character building and inclusivity. Through consistent communication and a commitment to student achievement, the school works to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
330
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abbottston Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic47
Black266
Asian3
Two or More3
American Indian2
  • Black
    266 (80.6%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (14.2%)
  • White
    9 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (443)984-2685
Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/50
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 270
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 44
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Abbottston Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten44
Kindergarten45
Grade 136
Grade 253
Grade 345
Grade 457
Grade 550
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Abbottston Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16349.4%
Male16750.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)