Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cape St. Claire 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cape St. Claire Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cape St. Claire Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape St. Claire Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#306 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
1%
33%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape St. Claire Elementary School's ranking?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cape St. Claire Elementary School often compared to?
Cape St. Claire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadneck Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Cape St. Claire Elementary School?
594 students attend Cape St. Claire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cape St. Claire Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape St. Claire Elementary School?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cape St. Claire Elementary School offer ?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cape St. Claire Elementary School part of?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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