Matthew A. Henson Elementary School serves more than 400 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as English, math, language arts, science and social studies. Located in Baltimore, it is governed by the Baltimore City Public School System. The school district provides educational and extracurricular programs to students in prekindergarten through grade 12. It operates several elementary, middle, high and charter schools. The Baltimore City Public School System s art department offers classes in band, pottery, drawing, painting, dance, photography, law, choir and drama.