Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
23%
23%

Black
46%
33%

White
21%
32%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Elementary School's ranking?
Elmwood Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Furley Elementary School, Mccormick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
454 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Elmwood Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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