Colgate Elementary

colgatees.bcps.org/

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colgate Elementary School, located in the Bayview area of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and meaningful engagement with the surrounding community.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. Colgate Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards while integrating technology and creative problem-solving into daily lessons. As a local hub for learning in the 21224 zip code, the school strives to ensure that every student feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their personal best within a safe and structured environment.

533

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colgate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	384
Black	31
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
384 (72.0%)
White
90 (16.9%)
Black
31 (5.8%)
Two or More
18 (3.4%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	(443)809-7010
Website:	http://colgatees.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 40

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 72