Baltimore Highlands Elementary

baltimorehighlandses.bcps.org

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, located at 4200 Annapolis Road in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational anchor for the surrounding community. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and character development. The school’s mission focuses on preparing a diverse student body for future success by utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating supportive instructional practices to meet the unique needs of every learner.

The school community is characterized by a commitment to collaboration between educators, parents, and local partners to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through their official website, Baltimore Highlands provides families with access to essential resources, including school news, classroom updates, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a positive school climate and maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders, Baltimore Highlands Elementary aims to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

461

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltimore Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	207
Black	101
Asian	11
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Hispanic
207 (44.9%)
White
102 (22.1%)
Black
101 (21.9%)
Two or More
38 (8.2%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (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 County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-0919
Website:	http://baltimorehighlandses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 48

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 82