Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgemere Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgemere Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgemere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgemere Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
2%
33%
White
82%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemere Elementary School's ranking?
Edgemere Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Edgemere Elementary School often compared to?
Edgemere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Edgemere Elementary School?
405 students attend Edgemere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Edgemere Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemere Elementary School?
Edgemere Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgemere Elementary School offer ?
Edgemere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgemere Elementary School part of?
Edgemere Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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