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Waterloo Elementary School

5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045

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Tel: (410) 313-5014

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Waterloo Elementary School serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Waterloo 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 top 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 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Waterloo Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

582 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Waterloo 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 Waterloo Elementary School is 0.75, 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

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#492 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waterloo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

Hispanic

10%

20%

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Black

33%

34%

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White

32%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.75

0.73

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waterloo 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 Waterloo Elementary School's ranking?

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

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 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?

582 students attend Waterloo Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Waterloo Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo Elementary School?

Waterloo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Waterloo Elementary School offer ?

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

What school district is Waterloo Elementary School part of?

Waterloo Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

The school is awesome!!!!!!!! The teacher's teach better than any other teachers in different schools!!!!

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education