Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Huntingtown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntingtown Elementary serves the northwest part of Huntingtown, MD, covering an area of approximately 32.3 square miles. Families in the zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone edges and a maximum of 7.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingtown 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
Huntingtown Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A bright future begins here!
School Rankings
Huntingtown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntingtown Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#129 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)19.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Huntingtown Elementary School's ranking?
Huntingtown Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Huntingtown Elementary School often compared to?
Huntingtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Huntingtown Elementary School?
475 students attend Huntingtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Huntingtown Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntingtown Elementary School?
Huntingtown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Huntingtown Elementary School offer ?
Huntingtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntingtown Elementary School part of?
Huntingtown Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.
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