Halethorpe Elementary

halethorpees.bcps.org

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Halethorpe Elementary School, located at 4300 Maple Avenue in Halethorpe, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence and develop essential social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while emphasizing the importance of character development and community involvement.

The school’s official website serves as a vital hub for communication, offering parents and guardians easy access to important resources, including academic calendars, teacher contacts, and information regarding school policies and upcoming events. Through its commitment to a collaborative partnership between home and school, Halethorpe Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space that nurtures the curiosity and potential of every child who walks through its doors.

273

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halethorpe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	40
Black	55
Asian	70
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
90 (33.0%)
Asian
70 (25.6%)
Black
55 (20.1%)
Hispanic
40 (14.7%)
Two or More
16 (5.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-1406
Website:	http://halethorpees.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 38

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 34