Orems Elementary

oremses.bcps.org

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orems Elementary School, located in the Middle River area of Baltimore County, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on High Villa Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills while fostering a supportive community environment for its students. As part of a larger district, Orems follows the standardized BCPS curriculum, which integrates technology and active learning strategies to prepare elementary students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Orems Elementary functions as a key neighborhood hub, placing a strong emphasis on student well-being and parental engagement. The school’s official website acts as a resource for families, offering information on school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies. By maintaining close ties with the local Baltimore County community, Orems strives to create an inclusive and organized setting that encourages student growth, character development, and participation in extracurricular activities.

402

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orems Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	119
Black	94
Asian	25
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (34.6%)
Hispanic
119 (29.6%)
Black
94 (23.4%)
Asian
25 (6.2%)
Two or More
21 (5.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
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:	(410)887-0172
Website:	http://oremses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 49

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orems Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orems Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	48%
Male	209	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)