Clarksville Elementary School

12041 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarksville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarksville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Clarksville Elementary School's student population of 581 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clarksville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarksville 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#110 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
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64%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarksville 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.
67%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarksville 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.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarksville 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
38%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clarksville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
33%
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White
27%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clarksville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarksville 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
18%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarksville 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarksville 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 Clarksville Elementary School's ranking?
Clarksville Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Clarksville Elementary School?
581 students attend Clarksville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Clarksville Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksville Elementary School offer ?
Clarksville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarksville Elementary School part of?
Clarksville Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Clarksville Elementary School located?
Clarksville Elementary School is located in the River Hill neighborhood of Clarksville, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in River Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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