Park Heights Academy

2835 Virginia Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/62

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgecombe Circle Elementary, located in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, focusing on core subjects while striving to create a safe and structured environment that encourages student engagement and social-emotional well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Virginia Avenue community, often serving as a hub for local families. With a commitment to equity and inclusivity, Edgecombe Circle focuses on bridging achievement gaps and providing necessary resources to help its diverse student body succeed. Through its partnership with the district and community organizations, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

390

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Heights Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	36
Black	337
Two or More	11

Black
337 (86.4%)
Hispanic
36 (9.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
White
6 (1.5%)

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)396-0550
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/62
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 36

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park Heights Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park Heights Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	48.7%
Male	200	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)