Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crofton Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crofton Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crofton Meadows Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crofton Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crofton Meadows Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#300 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
22%
33%
White
51%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crofton Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crofton Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Crofton Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Woods Elementary School, Nantucket Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Crofton Meadows Elementary School?
574 students attend Crofton Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Crofton Meadows Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofton Meadows Elementary School?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crofton Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crofton Meadows Elementary School part of?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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