Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cash Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cash Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cash Valley Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Cash Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cash Valley Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#310 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
82%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cash Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cash Valley Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cash Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cash Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bel Air Elementary School, Beall Elementary School, South Penn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cash Valley Elementary School?
274 students attend Cash Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cash Valley Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cash Valley Elementary School?
Cash Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cash Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cash Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cash Valley Elementary School part of?
Cash Valley Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.
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