Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Padonia International 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Padonia International Elementary serves the eastern part of Cockeysville, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Padonia International Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Motto
Educating for a diverse and global society.
School Rankings
Padonia International 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 Padonia International Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#922 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
58%
24%
Black
17%
32%
White
7%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Padonia International Elementary School's ranking?
Padonia International Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Padonia International Elementary School often compared to?
Padonia International Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pot Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Padonia International Elementary School?
505 students attend Padonia International Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Padonia International Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Padonia International Elementary School?
Padonia International Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Padonia International Elementary School offer ?
Padonia International Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Padonia International Elementary School part of?
Padonia International Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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