Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crofton Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crofton Woods 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
School Overview
Crofton Woods Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crofton Woods 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 Crofton Woods Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#92 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
66%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crofton Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Crofton Woods Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crofton Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Crofton Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Crofton Woods Elementary School?
734 students attend Crofton Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Crofton Woods Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofton Woods Elementary School?
Crofton Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crofton Woods Elementary School offer ?
Crofton Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crofton Woods Elementary School part of?
Crofton Woods Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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