Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Runnymede Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Runnymede Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Runnymede 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 Runnymede Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#508 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
5%
33%
White
84%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
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 Runnymede Elementary School's ranking?
Runnymede Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Runnymede Elementary School often compared to?
Runnymede Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taneytown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Runnymede Elementary School?
565 students attend Runnymede Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Runnymede Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Runnymede Elementary School?
Runnymede Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Runnymede Elementary School offer ?
Runnymede Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Runnymede Elementary School part of?
Runnymede Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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