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Phelps Luck Elementary School

5370 Oldstone Ct
Columbia, MD 21045

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Phelps Luck Elementary School serves 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Phelps Luck Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 625 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Phelps Luck Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

625 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

59 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Phelps Luck Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Phelps Luck Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#555 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

20%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

33%

20%

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Black

27%

34%

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White

23%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.73

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phelps Luck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Howard County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phelps Luck Elementary School's ranking?

Phelps Luck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Phelps Luck Elementary School?

625 students attend Phelps Luck Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Phelps Luck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Phelps Luck Elementary School?

Phelps Luck Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Phelps Luck Elementary School offer ?

Phelps Luck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Phelps Luck Elementary School part of?

Phelps Luck Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 625 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education