Sussex Elementary

sussexes.bcps.org

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sussex Elementary School, located at 515 S. Woodward Drive in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Sussex Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community among students, staff, and families.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration and partnership with the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Sussex Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner, providing resources that support both intellectual and social-emotional development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific grade-level resources, the school maintains an official presence through its dedicated page on the BCPS website at http://sussexes.bcps.org.

475

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussex Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	136
Black	131
Asian	10
Two or More	56
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
136 (28.6%)
Hispanic
136 (28.6%)
Black
131 (27.6%)
Two or More
56 (11.8%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
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)887-0182
Website:	http://sussexes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 50

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sussex Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sussex Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	46.3%
Male	255	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)