Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Folger Mckinsey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folger Mckinsey 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
#213 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
2%
33%
White
84%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
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 Folger Mckinsey Elementary School's ranking?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Folger Mckinsey Elementary School often compared to?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benfield Elementary School, Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Folger Mckinsey Elementary School?
594 students attend Folger Mckinsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Folger Mckinsey Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folger Mckinsey Elementary School?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Folger Mckinsey Elementary School offer ?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Folger Mckinsey Elementary School part of?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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