Northfield Elementary School

9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 747 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northfield Elementary School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Northfield 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 Northfield Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#90 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
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60%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northfield 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.
72%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northfield 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.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northfield 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
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
30%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
22%
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Black
9%
33%
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White
44%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Northfield 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%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northfield Elementary School's ranking?
Northfield Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
747 students attend Northfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Northfield Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Elementary School offer ?
Northfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Elementary School part of?
Northfield Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Northfield Elementary School located?
Northfield Elementary School is located in the Dunloggin neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Dunloggin.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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