Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winfield 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winfield Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winfield 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 Winfield Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#837 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
82%
33%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winfield Elementary School's ranking?
Winfield Elementary School is ranked #837 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winfield Elementary School often compared to?
Winfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winand Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Winfield Elementary School?
420 students attend Winfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Winfield Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfield Elementary School?
Winfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winfield Elementary School offer ?
Winfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winfield Elementary School part of?
Winfield Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Winfield Elementary School located?
Winfield Elementary School is located in the Windsor Mill neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Windsor Mill.
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