West Towson Elementary School (Ranked Top 1% for 2025-26)

6916 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204

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Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Towson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).

The percentage of students achieving is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving is 85% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 407 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
: Top 1% in MD
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
: 85% (Top 5%)
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Towson Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Towson Elementary School
Pre-K	28
Kind	58
1	75
2	66
3	66
4	55
5	59

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Total Students

407 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School
2023	382
2022	376
2021	435
2020	474
2019	474
2018	517
2017	517
2016	501
2015	503
2014	542
2013	543

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Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School
2023	26
2022	28
2021	31
2020	31
2019	31
2018	31
2017	31
2016	29
2015	31
2014	33
2013	35

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School Motto

Engage. Empower. Excel.

School Rankings

West Towson Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of West Towson Elementary School is 0.58, 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)

#11 out of 1338 schools
(Top 1%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School
2023	#11
2022	#35
2021	#202
2019	#61
2018	#32
2017	#32
2016	#143
2015	#260
2014	#25
2013	#50
2012	#72

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80-84%

27%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	82%	27%	22%
2022	65%	25%	20%
2021	37%	20%	15%
2019	74%	38%	31%
2017	77%	41%	36%
2016	75%	42%	38%
2015	53%	38%	33%
2014	96%	72%	74%
2013	96%	79%	81%
2012	97%	82%	83%
2011	95%	80%	81%

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85%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2022	85%	45%	40%
2021	52%	36%	34%
2019	80%	46%	39%
2017	82%	41%	37%
2016	78%	44%	40%
2015	75%	45%	48%
2014	98%	82%	83%
2013	98%	85%	86%
2012	98%	85%	86%
2011	95%	85%	87%

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75-79%

36%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2022	77%	36%	29%
2021	64%	41%	36%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	15:1	14:1	15:1
2022	13:1	14:1	15:1
2021	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	15:1	15:1	15:1
2019	15:1	15:1	15:1
2018	17:1	15:1	16:1
2017	17:1	15:1	16:1
2016	17:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	15:1	15:1
2014	16:1	15:1	15:1
2013	15:1	15:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	9%	7%	8%
2022	9%	7%	8%
2021	9%	7%	8%
2020	9%	7%	8%
2019	9%	7%	8%
2018	9%	7%	8%
2017	9%	7%	8%
2016	9%	7%	8%
2015	7%	7%	7%
2014	6%	6%	7%
2013	7%	6%	7%

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Hispanic

23%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	7%	22%	16%
2022	6%	21%	14%
2021	5%	20%	13%
2020	5%	18%	11%
2019	5%	18%	11%
2018	4%	17%	9%
2017	4%	17%	9%
2016	5%	16%	8%
2015	3%	15%	8%
2014	4%	14%	7%
2013	4%	13%	7%

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Black

12%

33%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	10%	33%	40%
2022	10%	33%	40%
2021	10%	34%	40%
2020	5%	34%	39%
2019	5%	34%	39%
2018	5%	34%	39%
2017	5%	34%	39%
2016	3%	34%	39%
2015	4%	34%	39%
2014	6%	35%	39%
2013	5%	35%	39%

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White

62%

32%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	64%	33%	31%
2022	64%	34%	33%
2021	66%	34%	34%
2020	71%	36%	37%
2019	71%	36%	37%
2018	74%	38%	40%
2017	74%	38%	40%
2016	77%	39%	41%
2015	79%	40%	42%
2014	79%	41%	43%
2013	80%	42%	44%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	10%	5%	5%
2022	11%	5%	5%
2021	10%	5%	5%
2020	10%	5%	5%
2019	10%	5%	5%
2018	8%	4%	4%
2017	8%	4%	4%
2016	6%	4%	4%
2015	7%	4%	4%
2014	4%	4%	4%
2013	4%	4%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.58

0.74

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	0.56	0.73	0.71
2022	0.56	0.73	0.71
2021	0.54	0.73	0.70
2020	0.48	0.72	0.69
2019	0.48	0.72	0.69
2018	0.44	0.72	0.67
2017	0.44	0.72	0.67
2016	0.40	0.71	0.67
2015	0.37	0.70	0.66
2014	0.38	0.69	0.66
2013	0.35	0.69	0.65

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

12%

44%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2023	11%	46%	48%
2022	5%	38%	37%
2021	6%	40%	46%
2020	4%	41%	42%
2019	4%	41%	42%
2016	4%	40%	40%
2015	4%	39%	40%
2014	5%	38%	40%
2013	5%	36%	39%
2012	5%	36%	37%
2011	7%	33%	34%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2021)
Year	West Towson Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore County Public Schools
2021	1%	5%	5%
2020	1%	6%	8%
2019	1%	6%	8%
2016	1%	5%	6%
2014	1%	6%	7%
2013	1%	6%	7%
2012	2%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Baltimore County Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Towson Elementary School's ranking?

West Towson Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.

What schools are West Towson Elementary School often compared to?

West Towson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riderwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).

How many students attend West Towson Elementary School?

407 students attend West Towson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of West Towson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of West Towson Elementary School?

West Towson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does West Towson Elementary School offer ?

West Towson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is West Towson Elementary School part of?

West Towson Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools.

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