Dogwood Elementary

dogwoodes.bcps.org

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School, located at 7215 Dogwood Rd in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and educational resources, Dogwood Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for future success, emphasizing the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Dogwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-being of its students. The school actively collaborates with families and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience that addresses the social and emotional needs of every child. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with easy access to important announcements, resources, and information regarding school policies, ensuring that communication remains a cornerstone of the school’s partnership with the local community.

460

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	48
Black	351
Asian	38
Two or More	11
American Indian	5

Black
351 (76.3%)
Hispanic
48 (10.4%)
Asian
38 (8.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
White
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

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)887-6808
Website:	http://dogwoodes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 45

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dogwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dogwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	49.8%
Male	231	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)