Federal Hill Preparatory Academy

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/45

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Federal Hill Preparatory School (often referred to as "Federal Hill Prep") is a well-regarded public elementary school located in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. It is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development.

The school benefits from its vibrant urban setting and maintains an active partnership with local families and neighborhood organizations. Because of its location in a highly sought-after area, Federal Hill Prep often serves as a focal point for the community, offering a rigorous curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success. Parents and community members frequently play an integral role in the school’s operations, contributing to an environment that balances traditional educational standards with the unique cultural and historic character of the surrounding Baltimore community.

285

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	34
Black	176
Asian	6
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	3

Black
176 (61.8%)
White
57 (20.0%)
Hispanic
34 (11.9%)
Two or More
9 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1%)

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)396-1207
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/45
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
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 55

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	51.2%
Male	139	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)