Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chapel Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapel Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chapel Hill Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chapel Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapel Hill Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
24%
33%
White
45%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Chapel Hill Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chapel Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Chapel Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joppa View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chapel Hill Elementary School?
565 students attend Chapel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Chapel Hill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chapel Hill Elementary School?
Chapel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Chapel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chapel Hill Elementary School part of?
Chapel Hill Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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