Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ilchester Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ilchester 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Ilchester Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ilchester 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 Ilchester 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
#76 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
10%
33%
White
47%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilchester Elementary School's ranking?
Ilchester Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ilchester Elementary School often compared to?
Ilchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ilchester Elementary School?
518 students attend Ilchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ilchester Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ilchester Elementary School?
Ilchester Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ilchester Elementary School offer ?
Ilchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ilchester Elementary School part of?
Ilchester Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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