Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fifth District Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fifth District Elementary serves the northwest part of Upperco, MD, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fifth District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fifth District Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Reaching All Children Through Instructional Excellence
School Rankings
Fifth District Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fifth District Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#54 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
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 ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)13%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fifth District Elementary School's ranking?
Fifth District Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fifth District Elementary School often compared to?
Fifth District Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Garrison Elementary School, Prettyboy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fifth District Elementary School?
262 students attend Fifth District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fifth District Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fifth District Elementary School?
Fifth District Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fifth District Elementary School offer ?
Fifth District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fifth District Elementary School part of?
Fifth District Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Your school looks like a beautiful place! I live in Upperco with my 3 children. I would like very much to send my 2 children to your school, ages 10 and 5. According to the "borders" I am told that they should attend Franklin Elementary. I am not at all pleased with this, due to the over crowding, and the location of the school. They presently attend a private school in Westminster. It makes perfect sense to me, that we live in the town of Upperco, and that they should attend a school in Upperco. Could you please refer me to someone I could discuss this matter with? I truely appreciate anything you could recommend. Thankyou for your help.
Yvonne Dickerson
15240 Parrish Rd.
Upperco
410-967-2068
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