Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colgate Elementary serves the southeast part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colgate Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Colgate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colgate Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1108 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
6%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colgate Elementary School's ranking?
Colgate Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Colgate Elementary School often compared to?
Colgate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Colgate Elementary School?
533 students attend Colgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Colgate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colgate Elementary School?
Colgate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colgate Elementary School offer ?
Colgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colgate Elementary School part of?
Colgate Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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