Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Elementary School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Elementary serves the northern part of Brooklyn, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#662 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
24%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Park Elementary School, Belle Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
538 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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