Gunpowder Elementary School

Gunpowder Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
9540 Holiday Manor Rd,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
4.7
493 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
497:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
51.2%
Black
20.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.1%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic
4.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/12/2025
I find gunpowder is best around 21236
5.0 parent
12/7/2022
Gunpowder is a hidden gem in the Perry Hall community. My son has flourished and gets wonderful support from his teachers, Special education team and administration. We are very blessed to be at Gunpowder!
5.0 parent
11/21/2019
We are 2 years in and the school has met all of my expectations. The school promotes communication between the students, staff are encouraging and guide the students to be the same way, and overall its a very positive environment.
5.0 parent
9/25/2018
Love this school. Glad to be a proud parent of a student here.

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Gunpowder Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Baltimore, MD, in the Perry Hall neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Gunpowder Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $253,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Perry Hall High School, Perry Hall Christian School, Christian Covenant Academy, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gunpowder Elementary School.

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