William Paca Elementary

200 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/83

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Paca Elementary, located in the Patterson Park neighborhood of Baltimore, serves a diverse student body as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. Named after a Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and personal development. It offers a structured curriculum designed to support foundational learning in literacy and mathematics, while striving to foster a welcoming environment that addresses the unique needs of its community.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in its local neighborhood, often acting as a community hub that seeks to engage families and provide a stable educational foundation for children in grades Pre-K through 5. Like many schools in the Baltimore City district, William Paca focuses on social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics to help students navigate challenges and prepare for middle school. Prospective parents and community members can find updated information regarding school policies, performance reports, and enrollment procedures through the official Baltimore City Public Schools district website.

414

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Paca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	283
Black	116
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
283 (68.4%)
Black
116 (28.0%)
White
8 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)396-9148
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/83
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 30

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Paca Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Paca Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	43.7%
Male	233	56.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)