Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yellow Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellow Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Yellow Springs Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yellow Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellow Springs Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#301 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
27%
33%
White
42%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Yellow Springs Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Yellow Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Yellow Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School, Tuscarora Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Yellow Springs Elementary School?
605 students attend Yellow Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Yellow Springs Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Springs Elementary School?
Yellow Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yellow Springs Elementary School offer ?
Yellow Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellow Springs Elementary School part of?
Yellow Springs Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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