Dorothy I. Height Elementary

2011 Linden Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/61

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, located in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights and women's rights activist Dorothy Height, the school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. It is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal development, and social responsibility among its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that aims to prepare students for future academic success while addressing their unique developmental needs. By leveraging its connection to the legacy of its namesake, the school often focuses on themes of leadership, community engagement, and character education. Through its dedicated faculty and various extracurricular opportunities, Dorothy I. Height Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

435

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	29
Black	368
Asian	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
368 (84.6%)
Hispanic
29 (6.7%)
White
17 (3.9%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)396-0837
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/61
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
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 59

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	49%
Male	222	51%

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