Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grasonville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grasonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grasonville Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grasonville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grasonville Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#204 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
66%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Grasonville Elementary School's ranking?
Grasonville Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Grasonville Elementary School often compared to?
Grasonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent Island Elementary School, Matapeake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Grasonville Elementary School?
454 students attend Grasonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grasonville Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grasonville Elementary School?
Grasonville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grasonville Elementary School offer ?
Grasonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grasonville Elementary School part of?
Grasonville Elementary School is part of Queen Anne's County School District.
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