Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nantucket 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 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Nantucket Elementary serves the northwest part of Crofton, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nantucket Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nantucket Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Nantucket 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 Nantucket Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#304 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
26%
32%
White
37%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nantucket Elementary School's ranking?
Nantucket Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Nantucket Elementary School often compared to?
Nantucket Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crofton Meadows Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Nantucket Elementary School?
675 students attend Nantucket Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Nantucket Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nantucket Elementary School?
Nantucket Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nantucket Elementary School offer ?
Nantucket Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nantucket Elementary School part of?
Nantucket Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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