Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abbottston 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abbottston Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Abbottston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbottston Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
24%
Black
80%
32%
White
3%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbottston Elementary School's ranking?
Abbottston Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Abbottston Elementary School often compared to?
Abbottston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barclay Elementary Middle 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 27% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Abbottston Elementary School?
330 students attend Abbottston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Abbottston Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbottston Elementary School?
Abbottston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abbottston Elementary School offer ?
Abbottston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abbottston Elementary School part of?
Abbottston Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Abbottston Elementary School located?
Abbottston Elementary School is located in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Coldstream Homestead Montebello.
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