Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arbutus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arbutus Elementary serves the southern part of Halethorpe, MD, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arbutus Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arbutus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbutus Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#578 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
36%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbutus Elementary School's ranking?
Arbutus Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Arbutus Elementary School often compared to?
Arbutus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Relay Elementary School, Halethorpe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Arbutus Elementary School?
410 students attend Arbutus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Arbutus Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbutus Elementary School?
Arbutus Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arbutus Elementary School offer ?
Arbutus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arbutus Elementary School part of?
Arbutus Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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