John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/228

1,061 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School (PS #228) is a public school located in the Brewers Hill/Greektown neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving a diverse student population, the school operates under the Baltimore City Public Schools district. It is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early elementary years and the transition to high school, offering instruction that aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is a central part of its local community and emphasizes a structured learning environment. As part of the larger Baltimore City school system, John Ruhrah utilizes district-wide curricula and support services designed to meet the needs of an urban student body. Parents and community members can find updated information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative resources through the official Baltimore City Public Schools portal linked to the school’s profile.

1,061

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	952
Black	36
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
952 (89.7%)
White
64 (6.0%)
Black
36 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)396-9125
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/228
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	610
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 78

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	108
Grade 6	117
Grade 7	106
Grade 8	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	527	49.7%
Male	534	50.3%

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