Summary:
The elementary schools located in the 45872 zip code are served by the North Baltimore Local district, and there is only one school in this area - E.A. Powell Elementary School. This small, rural school serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While the school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing above state averages in math but below in English Language Arts, the school appears to be making efforts to support its students and address their needs.
E.A. Powell Elementary School has 367 students enrolled, with a racial makeup of 78.75% White and 15.26% Hispanic. The school's performance on state tests is varied, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 56.3% (compared to 62.2% state average), 4th grade math at 74.5% (compared to 66.8% state average), and 5th grade math at 42.3% (compared to 56.6% state average). English Language Arts proficiency is generally below state averages. The school also has a higher-than-desired chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7%.
Despite the economic challenges faced by the student population, with 46.32% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school spends $12,292 per student, which is above the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, which may help provide more individualized attention and support. Overall, while E.A. Powell Elementary School faces some common challenges for rural, high-poverty schools, the data suggests the school is making efforts to support its students and address their academic and attendance needs.
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