Govans Elementary School

5801 York Road

School District

Baltimore City Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5, 7
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 10, 2025

My child's experience at Govans Elementary has been amazing. The entire school works as a community to support the students both academically and socially/emotionally. Questions, challenges, and opportunities are all addresses in a timely manner with empathy and consideration. It's a beautiful building full of wonderful children and educators, lots of resources, and a caring community of parents.
Submitted by teacher on May 10, 2024

As a teacher at Govans Elementary, I cannot say enough good things. I have taught at 3 different schools in Baltimore City, and Govans Elementary is by far the best. The administration never sits down! From arrival to dismissal, they are on the go, welcoming our young scholars in every morning, supporting teachers and students all day, and wishing everyone a good evening on their way out. I feel super supported and appreciated here. The students travel from all over the city to be a part of our 21st-century charter school, and for good reason. The staff are passionate about their jobs and student success. Our Student Support Team is in and out of classrooms all day, helping students emotionally and socially. The "Dragons after Dismissal" afterschool program is extremely well funded annually by big grants. It provides the most incredible STEM and enrichment programs I have ever participated in. They even have a First Lego League robotics team that has made it to the State competitions 6 years in a row. I sincerely cannot say enough great things about this wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on November 28, 2023

Great schoolIEP was quick and they make sure all kids understand Family oriented Warm welcoming staffAll the kids enjoy their teachers
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2019

Terrible experience. Principal was inexperienced and looked to staff for help to do her job
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2019

I love this school all the staff work hard to keep student happy and achieve the best, they make sure all kids eat, have enough clothes, have equal opportunities and respect.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2016

We transferred our rising 2nd grader from a charter school to Govans Elementary. The principal, teachers, and community partners exceed my expectations everyday. I suspect the low ratings for the school are either out-dated or the special-ed grades are included in the averages. My student is very bright, but a slow reader, and the school adjusted his classes and activities to challenge him in STEM while meeting him where he was in reading. Two thumbs up and five stars.