Folger Mckinsey Elementary School

175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Folger Mckinsey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Folger Mckinsey Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Folger Mckinsey Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folger Mckinsey Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#45 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
63%
25%
81%
45%
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
83%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Folger Mckinsey Elementary School's ranking?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Folger Mckinsey Elementary School often compared to?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benfield Elementary School, Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Folger Mckinsey Elementary School?
627 students attend Folger Mckinsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Folger Mckinsey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folger Mckinsey Elementary School?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Folger Mckinsey Elementary School offer ?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Folger Mckinsey Elementary School part of?
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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