Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gwynns Falls 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gwynns Falls Elementary serves the west part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families living within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwynns Falls Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gwynns Falls 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 Gwynns Falls Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1170 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Gwynns Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Gwynns Falls Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gwynns Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Gwynns Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gwynns Falls Elementary School?
201 students attend Gwynns Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gwynns Falls Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwynns Falls Elementary School?
Gwynns Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwynns Falls Elementary School offer ?
Gwynns Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gwynns Falls Elementary School part of?
Gwynns Falls Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Gwynns Falls Elementary School located?
Gwynns Falls Elementary School is located in the Hanlon Longwood neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Hanlon Longwood.
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