Westport Academy

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/225

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Westport Academy, located at 2401 Nevada Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school operating under the Baltimore City Public Schools district. Serving students in the Cherry Hill and Westport communities, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for children in the elementary and middle school grades. As part of the larger city school system, the academy is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students to be successful in college, careers, and life through rigorous academics and supportive learning environments.

The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and student development. By utilizing the resources of the Baltimore City Public Schools network, Westport Academy works to address the diverse needs of its student body while fostering a culture of academic growth and social responsibility. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit the official district website provided to access the most current information regarding school policies and performance data.

251

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westport Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	25
Black	214
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
214 (85.3%)
Hispanic
25 (10.0%)
White
6 (2.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
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)396-3396
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/225
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
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 25

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westport Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	26
Grade 6	22
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westport Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	45.4%
Male	137	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)