Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crofton Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crofton Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Crofton Meadows Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crofton Meadows 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 Meadows Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#354 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
21%
33%
White
52%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Crofton Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School is ranked #354 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crofton Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Crofton Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crofton 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Crofton Meadows Elementary School?
532 students attend Crofton Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Crofton Meadows Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofton Meadows Elementary School?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crofton Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crofton Meadows Elementary School part of?
Crofton Meadows Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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