Overlook Elementary School

401 Hampton Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overlook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Overlook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Overlook Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Overlook Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overlook Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#669 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
20-24%
25%
40-44%
45%
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
26%
33%
White
42%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overlook Elementary School's ranking?
Overlook Elementary School is ranked #669 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Overlook Elementary School often compared to?
Overlook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linthicum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Overlook Elementary School?
331 students attend Overlook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Overlook Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overlook Elementary School?
Overlook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overlook Elementary School offer ?
Overlook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Overlook Elementary School part of?
Overlook Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
In what neighborhood is Overlook Elementary School located?
Overlook Elementary School is located in the Pumphrey neighborhood of Linthicum Heights, MD.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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