Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laytonsville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 72% 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: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Laytonsville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laytonsville Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Laytonsville Elementary School?
365 students attend Laytonsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Laytonsville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laytonsville Elementary School?
Laytonsville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laytonsville Elementary School offer ?
Laytonsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laytonsville Elementary School part of?
Great school overall. While we had a positive experience, we suggest exploring alternative homeroom options if your child is assigned to Mrs. Ashley McCarthy, a third-grade teacher. This recommendation is based on our observation of teaching practices that may benefit from further promoting fairness, inclusivity, and non-discriminatory approaches.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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