Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Featherbed Lane 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 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Featherbed Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Featherbed Lane Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Featherbed Lane 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 Featherbed Lane Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#910 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
70%
33%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Featherbed Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Featherbed Lane Elementary School is ranked #910 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Featherbed Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Featherbed Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Featherbed Lane Elementary School?
544 students attend Featherbed Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Featherbed Lane Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Featherbed Lane Elementary School?
Featherbed Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Featherbed Lane Elementary School offer ?
Featherbed Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Featherbed Lane Elementary School part of?
Featherbed Lane Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/29/2021
Excellent school.
5 10/6/2021
Staff & community all work together for students.
5 10/6/2021
Great school & the teachers are amazing.
5 3/23/2020
Great school, I have a 30-year-old family member that had my pre-k teacher and to this day that teacher still remembers all of my Generations names. All the events here are very memorable and really fun for the kids all the teachers are really nice. Overall, this is a really great School.
5 8/2/2013
I would like to know d names of my old teachers nurse, library teacher, art teacher, pe teacher, music teacher and aside from I like some photos if u still have them or d photograper that took our class picture.. I been researching since the last 34 yrs oof my life hoping I can find them alive hopefully iif not give my respect of they pass away like our mrs yates which i fould that she passed away just this yr2013 & my report card record even if it photo copy than you very mush if ever U reply my letter on line.. annabel escalona (dohlus)
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