Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atholton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Atholton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atholton Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Atholton Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Atholton Elementary School?
520 students attend Atholton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Atholton Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atholton Elementary School?
Atholton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atholton Elementary School offer ?
Atholton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atholton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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