Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/53

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School, located in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school is situated in a historically academic and residential area, often benefiting from its proximity to Johns Hopkins University. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition from elementary to middle school and beyond. Beyond core academic subjects, Margaret Brent focuses on providing a well-rounded education through extracurricular opportunities and community engagement initiatives. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student support, the school strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while navigating the challenges of urban education.

235

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	82
Black	102
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
102 (43.4%)
Hispanic
82 (34.9%)
White
35 (14.9%)
Two or More
6 (2.6%)
Asian
5 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)396-6509
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/53
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
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 14

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	24
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	48.1%
Male	122	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)