Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cranberry Station 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 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cranberry Station Elementary serves the eastern part of Westminster, MD, covering an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cranberry Station Elementary School's student population of 593 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cranberry Station Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranberry Station Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#369 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
10%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-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 Cranberry Station Elementary School's ranking?
Cranberry Station Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cranberry Station Elementary School often compared to?
Cranberry Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandymount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cranberry Station Elementary School?
593 students attend Cranberry Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cranberry Station Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranberry Station Elementary School?
Cranberry Station Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cranberry Station Elementary School offer ?
Cranberry Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cranberry Station Elementary School part of?
Cranberry Station Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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