Central Elementary

566 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 130 Stepney Lane in Edgewater, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Anne Arundel County Public School district. As a community-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through grade five, providing a foundational educational experience aimed at preparing them for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning and parental involvement, which are hallmarks of the surrounding Edgewater community. Like many schools in the district, Central Elementary emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy and mathematics while offering enrichment opportunities that encourage student engagement. By focusing on a supportive classroom atmosphere and proactive communication with families, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

566

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	72
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
449 (79.3%)
Hispanic
72 (12.7%)
Two or More
22 (3.9%)
Black
13 (2.3%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
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:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-1075
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	48.6%
Male	291	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)