Campfield Early Childhood Center

Baltimore County Public Schools
6834 N Alter St
Baltimore, MD 21207
165 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Campfield Early Childhood Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young learners. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of preschool-aged children. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into elementary education.

The center acts as a critical resource for the local community, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and accessible early childhood programming. Through a curriculum designed to foster curiosity and foundational learning, Campfield Early Childhood Center prioritizes both academic readiness and the development of essential interpersonal skills. With its dedicated focus on the earliest stages of schooling, the institution plays a vital role in establishing a strong educational trajectory for children in the Baltimore area.
165
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    128 (77.6%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (12.7%)
  • White
    6 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    4 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: (410)887-1227
Website: http://campfield.bcps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 165
Gender Ratio