Richard Henry Lee Elementary School

400 A Street
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Henry Lee 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 64% 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: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richard Henry Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Richard Henry Lee Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard Henry Lee 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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is 0.72, 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
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State Level (MD)
#1052 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
20%
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11%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
33%
21%
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Black
20%
33%
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White
36%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Richard Henry Lee 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
51%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is ranked #1052 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Richard Henry Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Severn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School?
476 students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Lee Elementary School offer ?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Henry Lee Elementary School part of?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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