Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cape St. Claire Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cape St. Claire Elementary serves the eastern part of Annapolis, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape St. Claire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cape St. Claire Elementary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Cape St. Claire Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape St. Claire Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#167 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
3%
32%
White
72%
31%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape St. Claire Elementary School's ranking?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cape St. Claire Elementary School often compared to?
Cape St. Claire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadneck Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cape St. Claire Elementary School?
660 students attend Cape St. Claire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cape St. Claire Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cape St. Claire Elementary School?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cape St. Claire Elementary School offer ?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cape St. Claire Elementary School part of?
Cape St. Claire Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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