Govans Elementary

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/213

Charter School 410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Govans Elementary School, located at 5801 York Road in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the North Baltimore community. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond by leveraging district resources and community-based support systems.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Govans neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families. With a commitment to equity and inclusivity, Govans Elementary emphasizes personalized instruction and student engagement to address the diverse needs of its population. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to implement comprehensive curricula while encouraging parental involvement and community collaboration to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

410

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Govans Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	33
Black	347
Two or More	8

Black
347 (84.6%)
Hispanic
33 (8.0%)
White
22 (5.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)

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)396-6396
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/213
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
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 53

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Govans Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Govans Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	52.7%
Male	194	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)