Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waters Landing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waters Landing Elementary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waters Landing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waters Landing Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
39%
21%
Black
38%
33%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waters Landing Elementary School's ranking?
Waters Landing Elementary School is ranked #739 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Waters Landing Elementary School?
720 students attend Waters Landing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Waters Landing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waters Landing Elementary School?
Waters Landing Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waters Landing Elementary School offer ?
Waters Landing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waters Landing Elementary School part of?
Waters Landing Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2011
My daughter started WLES in kindergarten. The teacher dedication and level of care shown to the students is superior. I work full time I volunteer there once or twice a year and I am amazed how well the staff knows the students. I am sure most parents are not aware how much time the staff at WLES volunteers to make it a fun learning environment. Many teachers come arrive early and stay late (without extra pay) to provide homework help, music clubs, drama etc. I hope the staff at middle school is half as dedicated to the students as the staff at WLES.
5 2/22/2010
My oldest child is in Kindergarten at WLES. She loves her teacher and the learning environment. We find her teacher to be responsive, very well trained, organized, and passionate about teaching children! We absolutely love Dr. Poole, the principal. I find the school's leadership to be knowledgeable, organized, communicative, responsive and 'ahead of the ball' in terms of educating today's youth. The PTA and WLES parents/families are a very active and nurturing bunch. Spirit Nights, book fairs and other school events are well attended and lots of fun. The curriculum is rigorous, too. While we find the standard curriculum to be a bit less challenging than we (personally) would like, we are very impressed with the school's ability to challenge kids of all levels of learning with various curriculum in the classroom. WLES beats the local private schools any day!
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