Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prettyboy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Prettyboy Elementary serves the northern part of Freeland, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 39.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prettyboy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prettyboy Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prettyboy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prettyboy Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#224 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
n/a
32%
White
91%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prettyboy Elementary School's ranking?
Prettyboy Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Prettyboy Elementary School often compared to?
Prettyboy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparks Elementary School, Fifth District Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Prettyboy Elementary School?
405 students attend Prettyboy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prettyboy Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prettyboy Elementary School?
Prettyboy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prettyboy Elementary School offer ?
Prettyboy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prettyboy Elementary School part of?
Prettyboy Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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