Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/125

Charter School 433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is a public elementary and middle school located in the Upton neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school operates under the Baltimore City Public School system. The academy is named in honor of Furman L. Templeton, a prominent Baltimore civic leader and former head of the Urban League, reflecting a commitment to community leadership and academic empowerment within the local urban environment.

The school emphasizes a "preparatory" model, aiming to provide a rigorous academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while fostering a supportive school culture. By integrating community engagement and student development, Furman Templeton seeks to provide a stable learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body in the 21217 zip code, working to improve student outcomes and foster a sense of pride and excellence within the Baltimore community.

433

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	3
Black	420
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
420 (97.0%)
White
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
Hispanic
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-0882
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/125
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
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 47

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	48.3%
Male	224	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)