Johnston Square Elementary

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/16

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnston Square Elementary, located at 1101 Valley St in Baltimore, Maryland, is a neighborhood school serving the local community within the Baltimore City Public School system. As a foundational educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing students with a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering social and emotional development. The school functions as a community hub, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body by offering essential educational resources and support systems tailored to the urban landscape of East Baltimore.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of Baltimore City Public Schools, focusing on improving student outcomes through personalized instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on grade-level proficiency and creating a nurturing atmosphere, Johnston Square Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific programs, current enrollment opportunities, or school-wide initiatives can find further details through the official district website provided.

271

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnston Square Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	9
Black	261
Two or More	1

Black
261 (96.3%)
Hispanic
9 (3.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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)396-1477
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/16
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
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 20

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnston Square Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnston Square Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	50.6%
Male	134	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)