Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greencastle 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 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greencastle Elementary School's student population of 753 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greencastle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greencastle Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#735 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
68%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Greencastle Elementary School's ranking?
Greencastle Elementary School is ranked #735 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Greencastle Elementary School often compared to?
Greencastle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cannon Road Elementary School, Fairland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Greencastle Elementary School?
753 students attend Greencastle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Greencastle Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greencastle Elementary School?
Greencastle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greencastle Elementary School offer ?
Greencastle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greencastle Elementary School part of?
Greencastle Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
G ES is great school. the students and teachers fabulous but the staff needs to watch the student while they line outside because they may hurt each other . The Assist principal is hard worker over all I like the school.
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