Serving 805 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elkridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Elkridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Elkridge Elementary School's student population of 805 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
Elkridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
31%
33%
White
30%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Elkridge Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Elkridge Elementary School often compared to?
Elkridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockburn Elementary School, Ducketts Lane by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Elkridge Elementary School?
805 students attend Elkridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Elkridge Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkridge Elementary School?
Elkridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elkridge Elementary School offer ?
Elkridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkridge Elementary School part of?
Elkridge Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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