Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charlestown 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Charlestown Elementary serves the west part of Charlestown, MD, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 21.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlestown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Charlestown Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Charlestown 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 Charlestown Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#426 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)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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)12.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
National Blue Ribbon School
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlestown Elementary School's ranking?
Charlestown Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Charlestown Elementary School often compared to?
Charlestown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Sun Elementary School, Elk Neck Elementary School, Bay View 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Charlestown Elementary School?
305 students attend Charlestown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Charlestown Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlestown Elementary School?
Charlestown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlestown Elementary School offer ?
Charlestown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlestown Elementary School part of?
Charlestown Elementary School is part of Cecil County School District.
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