West Towson Elementary

6916 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21204

westtowsones.bcps.org

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Towson Elementary School, located on North Charles Street in Baltimore County, Maryland, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment. The school emphasizes student engagement and utilizes the district’s established curriculum to meet state educational standards, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, West Towson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its active school community. The school environment typically features various extracurricular opportunities, parent involvement initiatives, and a dedicated staff focused on social-emotional development alongside academic achievement. Families interested in specific programs, current test scores, or upcoming school events can find detailed resources, administrative contacts, and information regarding the school’s mission statement on their official website.

445

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Towson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	36
Black	69
Asian	31
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
277 (62.2%)
Black
69 (15.5%)
Hispanic
36 (8.1%)
Asian
31 (7.0%)
Two or More
30 (6.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)887-3893
Website:	http://westtowsones.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 21

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Towson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Towson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	49%
Male	227	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)