Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westowne 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 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westowne Elementary serves the southern part of Catonsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest boundary located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westowne Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westowne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westowne Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#706 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westowne Elementary School's ranking?
Westowne Elementary School is ranked #706 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westowne Elementary School often compared to?
Westowne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catonsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Westowne Elementary School?
635 students attend Westowne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Westowne Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westowne Elementary School?
Westowne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westowne Elementary School offer ?
Westowne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westowne Elementary School part of?
Westowne Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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