Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodholme Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodholme Elementary serves the southwest part of Pikesville, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodholme Elementary School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
685 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Woodholme 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 Woodholme Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-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 Woodholme Elementary School's ranking?
Woodholme Elementary School is ranked #986 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Woodholme Elementary School often compared to?
Woodholme Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Padonia International Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Woodholme Elementary School?
685 students attend Woodholme Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Woodholme Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodholme Elementary School?
Woodholme Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodholme Elementary School offer ?
Woodholme Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodholme Elementary School part of?
Woodholme Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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