Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swansfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Swansfield 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 Swansfield Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Swansfield Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Swansfield Elementary School often compared to?
Swansfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pointers Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Swansfield Elementary School?
602 students attend Swansfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Swansfield Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swansfield Elementary School?
Swansfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swansfield Elementary School offer ?
Swansfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swansfield Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Swansfield Elementary School located?
Swansfield Elementary School is located in the Harpers Choice neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Harpers Choice.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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