Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/27

774 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Commodore John Rogers Elementary (CJR) is a public school located in the Upper Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its commitment to fostering a community-centered learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive academic approach that integrates rigorous instruction with a strong focus on student development, aiming to provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the Baltimore City Public School system.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its partnership-driven philosophy, often collaborating with local organizations and families to enrich the student experience. With a mission to prepare students for future success, Commodore John Rogers utilizes a variety of resources to support social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement. The school serves as an anchor for the surrounding community, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow into responsible and engaged citizens.

774

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	350
Black	353
Asian	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

Black
353 (45.6%)
Hispanic
350 (45.2%)
White
42 (5.4%)
Two or More
13 (1.7%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)396-9300
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/27
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
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 46

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 85