Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gunpowder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gunpowder Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gunpowder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunpowder Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#420 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
20%
33%
White
58%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunpowder Elementary School's ranking?
Gunpowder Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gunpowder Elementary School often compared to?
Gunpowder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill Elementary School, Perry Hall 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 20% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Gunpowder Elementary School?
500 students attend Gunpowder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gunpowder Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunpowder Elementary School?
Gunpowder Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunpowder Elementary School offer ?
Gunpowder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gunpowder Elementary School part of?
Gunpowder Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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