Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George T. Cromwell 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George T. Cromwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
George T. Cromwell Elementary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George T. Cromwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George T. Cromwell Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#952 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
16%
33%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 George T. Cromwell Elementary School's ranking?
George T. Cromwell Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are George T. Cromwell Elementary School often compared to?
George T. Cromwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend George T. Cromwell Elementary School?
316 students attend George T. Cromwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of George T. Cromwell Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George T. Cromwell Elementary School?
George T. Cromwell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does George T. Cromwell Elementary School offer ?
George T. Cromwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George T. Cromwell Elementary School part of?
George T. Cromwell Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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