Westowne Elementary

westownees.bcps.org

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westowne Elementary, located in Catonsville, Maryland, serves as a community-focused public school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on Harlem Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic achievement alongside social and emotional development. As part of a well-established suburban community, the school benefits from strong local ties and a commitment to preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for communication between educators, parents, and the broader community, providing essential resources such as calendars, staff directories, and curriculum information. Westowne Elementary prioritizes the "BCPS Blueprint," focusing on data-informed instruction, student engagement, and a collaborative school culture. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both academic rigor and individual character growth.

635

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westowne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	96
Black	217
Asian	118
Two or More	48
American Indian	3

Black
217 (34.2%)
White
153 (24.1%)
Asian
118 (18.6%)
Hispanic
96 (15.1%)
Two or More
48 (7.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)809-0854
Website:	http://westownees.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
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 98

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 107