Crofton Elementary School

1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crofton 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 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crofton Elementary School's student population of 648 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Crofton 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 Crofton Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#342 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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29%
20%
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40%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
15%
33%
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White
65%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Crofton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crofton Elementary School's ranking?
Crofton Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crofton Elementary School often compared to?
Crofton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crofton Meadows Elementary School, Crofton Woods Elementary School, Nantucket 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Crofton Elementary School?
648 students attend Crofton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Crofton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofton Elementary School?
Crofton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crofton Elementary School offer ?
Crofton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crofton Elementary School part of?
Crofton Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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