Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lothian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lothian Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat 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
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lothian 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 Lothian Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#755 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
38%
22%
Black
9%
33%
White
45%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lothian Elementary School's ranking?
Lothian Elementary School is ranked #755 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lothian Elementary School often compared to?
Lothian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traceys Elementary School, Mayo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lothian Elementary School?
485 students attend Lothian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lothian Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lothian Elementary School?
Lothian Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lothian Elementary School offer ?
Lothian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lothian Elementary School part of?
Lothian Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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