Medfield Heights Elementary

4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/249

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Medfield Heights Elementary, located in the Mount Washington/Medfield area of Baltimore, is a community-focused public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school is known for its relatively stable enrollment and its role as a neighborhood anchor. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the district while integrating opportunities for creative learning and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Medfield Heights is frequently noted for its active parent and community involvement, which helps support various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on building a strong educational foundation within a nurturing atmosphere.

485

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Medfield Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	26
Black	153
Asian	60
Two or More	43

White
203 (41.9%)
Black
153 (31.5%)
Asian
60 (12.4%)
Two or More
43 (8.9%)
Hispanic
26 (5.4%)

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)396-6460
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/249
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
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 71

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Medfield Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Medfield Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	53.2%
Male	227	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)