Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Smallwood 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Smallwood Elementary serves the northeast part of Pasadena, MD, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Smallwood Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Smallwood 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 Fort Smallwood Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#367 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
4%
32%
White
81%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Smallwood Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Smallwood Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fort Smallwood Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Smallwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Point Elementary School, Bodkin Elementary School, Jacobsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Smallwood Elementary School?
397 students attend Fort Smallwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fort Smallwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Smallwood Elementary School?
Fort Smallwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Smallwood Elementary School offer ?
Fort Smallwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Smallwood Elementary School part of?
Fort Smallwood Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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