Alternative Elementary School serves 9 students in grades 2-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
100%
33%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Elementary School?
9 students attend Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alternative Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Elementary School?
Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Alternative Elementary School part of?
Alternative Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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