Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballenger Creek 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballenger Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Frederick, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballenger Creek Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#441 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Ballenger Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ballenger Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Ballenger Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Ridge 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 27% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ballenger Creek Elementary School?
715 students attend Ballenger Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Ballenger Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballenger Creek Elementary School?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballenger Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ballenger Creek Elementary School part of?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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