Ballenger Creek Elementary

www.fcps.org

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballenger Creek Elementary School, located in Frederick, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Ballenger Creek Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school staff works closely with families and local partners to provide a variety of resources, extracurricular activities, and support services that enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and innovative instruction, Ballenger Creek strives to maintain high standards of achievement while nurturing the unique talents and potential of every student who walks through its doors.

715

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballenger Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	205
Black	187
Asian	59
Two or More	100
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
205 (28.7%)
Black
187 (26.2%)
White
159 (22.2%)
Two or More
100 (14.0%)
Asian
59 (8.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(227)203-1880
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 56

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ballenger Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ballenger Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	51.6%
Male	346	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)