Catonsville Elementary

106 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228

catonsvillees.bcps.org

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catonsville Elementary School, located on Frederick Road in the heart of Catonsville, Maryland, is a foundational part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the historic "Music City" community. It is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.

The school offers a robust educational program characterized by a commitment to inclusive instruction and the use of modern technology to enhance student learning. Beyond the classroom, Catonsville Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, often participating in local events and initiatives that highlight the school's spirit. With a focus on academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

653

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catonsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	77
Black	110
Asian	149
Two or More	38

White
279 (42.7%)
Asian
149 (22.8%)
Black
110 (16.8%)
Hispanic
77 (11.8%)
Two or More
38 (5.8%)

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:	(443)809-0800
Website:	http://catonsvillees.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 43

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 104