Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou

220 N Bentalou Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/150

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou, located in the West Baltimore community, is a public school within the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a structured educational environment that aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a historic school community, it serves as a central hub for families in the 21223 zip code, striving to provide essential learning opportunities and support services tailored to the specific needs of its urban student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and community engagement. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a positive school culture. Being situated in Baltimore City, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes, ensuring that students have access to the resources and technology necessary for a 21st-century education.

296

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	10
Black	283
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
283 (95.6%)
Hispanic
10 (3.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	(410)396-1385
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	49.3%
Male	150	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)