Severna Park Elementary School

6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Severna Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Severna Park Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
BELONG.....GROW....SUCCEED

School Rankings

Severna Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Severna Park Elementary School is 0.40, 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)
#38 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
65-69%
27%
80-84%
45%
70-74%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
4%
33%
White
77%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Severna Park Elementary School's ranking?
Severna Park Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Severna Park Elementary School?
395 students attend Severna Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Severna Park Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Severna Park Elementary School?
Severna Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Severna Park Elementary School offer ?
Severna Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Severna Park Elementary School part of?
Severna Park Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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