Prettyboy Elementary

19810 Middletown Rd
Freeland, MD 21053

(410)887-1900

prettyboyes.bcps.org

405 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prettyboy Elementary School, located in the rural community of Freeland, Maryland, serves as a vital educational hub for students in northern Baltimore County. Operating under the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. Its setting allows for a unique academic atmosphere that balances standard curriculum requirements with the character of its semi-rural surroundings, emphasizing a supportive space where students from kindergarten through grade five can grow both socially and academically.

The school is committed to the BCPS mission of providing a high-quality education that prepares students for future success. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, Prettyboy Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong academic standards.

405

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prettyboy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
366 (90.4%)
Two or More
17 (4.2%)
Hispanic
16 (4.0%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)887-1900
Website:	http://prettyboyes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 66

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 62