Elkridge Elementary School

7075 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elkridge 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% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elkridge Elementary School's student population of 810 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

School Rankings

Elkridge 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 Elkridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#604 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
30%
27%
44%
45%
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
32%
33%
White
28%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 Elkridge Elementary School's ranking?
Elkridge Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Elkridge Elementary School often compared to?
Elkridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ducketts Lane Elementary School, Rockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Elkridge Elementary School?
810 students attend Elkridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Elkridge Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkridge Elementary School?
Elkridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elkridge Elementary School offer ?
Elkridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elkridge Elementary School part of?
Elkridge Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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