Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phelps Luck 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Phelps Luck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Phelps Luck Elementary School's student population of 746 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Phelps Luck 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 Phelps Luck 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
#587 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
33%
22%
Black
26%
33%
White
23%
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
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Phelps Luck Elementary School is ranked #587 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Phelps Luck Elementary School often compared to?
Phelps Luck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Phelps Luck Elementary School?
746 students attend Phelps Luck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Phelps Luck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phelps Luck Elementary School?
Phelps Luck Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phelps Luck Elementary School offer ?
Phelps Luck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phelps Luck Elementary School part of?
Phelps Luck Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Phelps Luck Elementary School located?
Phelps Luck Elementary School is located in the Long Reach neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Long Reach.
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