Westchester Elementary

2300 Old Frederick Rd
Baltimore, MD 21228

westchesteres.bcps.org

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westchester Elementary School, located at 2300 Old Frederick Road in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the BCPS system, Westchester Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, placing a strong focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student engagement through various school activities.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the Catonsville/Baltimore area, prioritizing a strong home-to-school partnership to enhance student outcomes. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, faculty communication, and community events. Through its focus on a holistic educational approach, Westchester Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching foundation for its diverse student body, encouraging them to be curious, responsible, and active participants in their educational journey.

662

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westchester Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	86
Black	55
Asian	94
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

White
369 (55.7%)
Asian
94 (14.2%)
Hispanic
86 (13.0%)
Two or More
56 (8.5%)
Black
55 (8.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)887-1088
Website:	http://westchesteres.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 31

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 97