Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Essex 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Essex Elementary serves the southeast part of Essex, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Essex Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Essex 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 Essex Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1006 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
27%
24%
Black
17%
32%
White
43%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essex Elementary School's ranking?
Essex Elementary School is ranked #1006 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Essex Elementary School?
481 students attend Essex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Essex Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essex Elementary School?
Essex Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Essex Elementary School offer ?
Essex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Essex Elementary School part of?
Essex Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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