Church Creek Elementary School

4299 Church Creek Rd
Belcamp, MD 21017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Church Creek 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 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Church Creek Elementary School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Church Creek 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 Church Creek Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#679 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Church Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Church Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Church Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Church Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
22%
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Black
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Church Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Church Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Church Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Church Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Church Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Church Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Church Creek Elementary School is ranked #679 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Church Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Church Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale, Bel Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Church Creek Elementary School?
725 students attend Church Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Church Creek Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Church Creek Elementary School?
Church Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Church Creek Elementary School offer ?
Church Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Church Creek Elementary School part of?
Church Creek Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.

School Reviews

5   11/24/2021
Amazing I love this I've been here since kindergarten I have so many friends there and cool teachers although maybe some teasing and disobedience in certain classes but overall cool.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jayde

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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