Franklin Square Elementary/Middle

1400 W Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/95

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Square Elementary School, located at 1400 W. Lexington St. in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the historic Franklin Square community. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational learning while aiming to instill a sense of civic responsibility and community pride in its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin Square Elementary is recognized for its efforts to engage families and neighbors in the educational process. The school functions as a community hub, providing a structured and supportive atmosphere that strives to overcome the unique socioeconomic challenges of the West Baltimore area. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative partnerships, the school works to ensure that its students are prepared for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.

490

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	82
Black	380
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	6

Black
380 (77.6%)
Hispanic
82 (16.7%)
White
15 (3.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-0795
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/95
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
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 42

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	46.3%
Male	263	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)