Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Columbia Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Park Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
What is Columbia Park Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Park Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Columbia Park Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Columbia Park Elementary School?
413 students attend Columbia Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Columbia Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Park Elementary School?
Columbia Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Park Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Park Elementary School part of?
it's just the best It is not better than my old school I'm still in 4th grade in Ms. Odike's class the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aden johnson
53/30/2020
So far I like the school, my daughter likes her teacher, she is learning, and she likes going to school. The staff are friendly and professional. I like it so far.
- Posted by Parent - no name
510/5/2018
I love this school my daughters first year Ms. Alexander is the best teacher My daughter had thanks! Ms Parker also Ms Ford are the best teacher my sister ever had thanks you guys so much
- Posted by Parent - Ashley
510/14/2017
Friendly and well mannered staff.....my kids improved academically and no discrimination
- Posted by Teacher - Mrs Balogun
210/8/2015
This is the worst school ever. The teachers are horrible, they are like children themselves. They belittle and humiliate children. My child went there for two years before I even knew who the Principle were. They are not organized and their technics of teaching is ridiculous.
- Posted by Parent - canda
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
