Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Farmland 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 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmland 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
Diversity
School Overview
Farmland Elementary School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmland 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 Farmland Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#116 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
9%
33%
White
42%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmland Elementary School's ranking?
Farmland Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Farmland Elementary School often compared to?
Farmland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luxmanor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Farmland Elementary School?
797 students attend Farmland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Farmland Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmland Elementary School?
Farmland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farmland Elementary School offer ?
Farmland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmland Elementary School part of?
Farmland Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
2 6/1/2020
Some of the best memories of my life is kept in this school.
5 2/21/2019
Best school ever
5 2/21/2019
My child loved the teachers and loved the kids they were so welcoming and just amazing and then a month later it won National Blue Ribbon award and then only 420 schools get the award out of all the schools in the US including the private amazing BEST school ever
2 9/24/2016
They placed my child on the wrong bus. This isn't the first time. Its been happening very often with Farmland Elementary school.
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