Holabird Academy

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/229

650 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Holabird Elementary School, located in the Canton/Holabird neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and social development for students in the early grades. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a commitment to community engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future success.

The school is deeply embedded in its local community, acting as a resource hub for families in the 21224 area. Through its association with the Baltimore City Public Schools district, Holabird Elementary emphasizes essential literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the unique needs of its learners. With a mission rooted in equity and student achievement, the school continues to work toward improving educational outcomes and building a supportive, inclusive culture for its staff, students, and neighborhood stakeholders.

650

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holabird Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	395
Black	210
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
395 (60.8%)
Black
210 (32.3%)
White
26 (4.0%)
Two or More
15 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)396-9086
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/229
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
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 58

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 60