Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lansdowne 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansdowne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lansdowne Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1127 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
32%
22%
Black
25%
33%
White
29%
33%
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
62%
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 Lansdowne Elementary School's ranking?
Lansdowne Elementary School is ranked #1127 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lansdowne Elementary School often compared to?
Lansdowne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lansdowne Elementary School?
598 students attend Lansdowne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lansdowne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansdowne Elementary School?
Lansdowne Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lansdowne Elementary School offer ?
Lansdowne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lansdowne Elementary School part of?
Lansdowne Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lansdowne Elementary School located?
Lansdowne Elementary School is located in the Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands neighborhood of Halethorpe, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands.
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