Located in Owings Mills, MD, Shafer Center For Early Intervention serves 19 students in grades 2 through 5 within a suburban community setting.
The school is a nonsectarian special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 and employs four teachers.
Established in 2006, this co–ed school offers early intervention services tailored to a small student body.
Approximately 43% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the enrollment.
Shafer Center For Early Intervention is part of the Owings Mills educational community, near other private and special education schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: No Labels. Just Learning & Laughter
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shafer Center For Early Intervention- The?
The application deadline for Shafer Center For Early Intervention- The is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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