Mayo Elementary School

1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mayo 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mayo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Mayo Elementary School's student population of 348 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Mayo 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 Mayo Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#147 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mayo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mayo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mayo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Mayo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mayo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayo Elementary School's ranking?
Mayo Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mayo Elementary School often compared to?
Mayo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lothian Elementary School, Shady Side Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mayo Elementary School?
348 students attend Mayo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mayo Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayo Elementary School?
Mayo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayo Elementary School offer ?
Mayo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayo Elementary School part of?
Mayo Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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