Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chapel Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Chapel Hill Elementary serves the eastern part of Perry Hall, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapel Hill 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
Chapel Hill Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Motto
Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
School Rankings
Chapel Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapel Hill Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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)14.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Chapel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Chapel Hill Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chapel Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Chapel Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joppa View Elementary School, Honeygo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chapel Hill Elementary School?
535 students attend Chapel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Chapel Hill Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapel Hill Elementary School?
Chapel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Chapel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Chapel Hill Elementary School part of?
Chapel Hill Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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