Sandalwood Elementary

sandalwoodes.bcps.org

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandalwood Elementary School, located on S. Marlyn Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, is a dedicated public learning institution serving the local community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school focuses on fostering a supportive educational environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for students in the elementary grade levels. By adhering to the broader BCPS curriculum and standards, the school aims to prepare its students with foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development necessary for future success.

The school maintains an active connection with its community through its official web portal, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and faculty. This platform facilitates communication regarding school policies, academic calendars, and various extracurricular or enrichment opportunities offered throughout the year. With its commitment to student-centered learning, Sandalwood Elementary serves as a vital neighborhood hub, striving to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

440

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandalwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	73
Black	315
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Black
315 (71.6%)
Hispanic
73 (16.6%)
Two or More
31 (7.0%)
White
16 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-0174
Website:	http://sandalwoodes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 35

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandalwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandalwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	55.5%
Male	196	44.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)