The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary

507 W Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/122

236 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School (School #122) is a historic educational institution located in the Mount Vernon/Midtown neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of its community. It is named in honor of the renowned Black British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, reflecting the school’s long-standing connection to the rich musical and academic traditions of the city.

The school operates as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system and places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Situated in a building with significant architectural character, the school serves as a local landmark that continues to uphold its commitment to academic development and the personal growth of the children in the surrounding Baltimore community.

236

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	4
Black	225
Two or More	5

Black
225 (95.3%)
Two or More
5 (2.1%)
Hispanic
4 (1.7%)
White
2 (0.8%)

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)396-0783
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/122
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
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 18

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	54.2%
Male	108	45.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)