Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Bokkelen 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Bokkelen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Van Bokkelen Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Bokkelen 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 Van Bokkelen 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
61%
33%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Bokkelen Elementary School's ranking?
Van Bokkelen Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Van Bokkelen Elementary School often compared to?
Van Bokkelen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meade Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Van Bokkelen Elementary School?
382 students attend Van Bokkelen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Van Bokkelen Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Bokkelen Elementary School?
Van Bokkelen Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Bokkelen Elementary School offer ?
Van Bokkelen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Bokkelen Elementary School part of?
Van Bokkelen Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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