Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Garrison 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Fort Garrison 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 Fort Garrison 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 Fort Garrison Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Garrison Elementary School is ranked #220 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Garrison Elementary School?
286 students attend Fort Garrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fort Garrison Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Garrison Elementary School?
Fort Garrison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Garrison Elementary School offer ?
Fort Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Garrison Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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