Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Snowden Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snowden Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Snowden Farm Elementary School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Snowden Farm Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snowden Farm Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#211 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
48%
7%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
21%
33%
White
15%
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
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowden Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Snowden Farm Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Snowden Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Snowden Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Wims Elementary School, Clarksburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Snowden Farm Elementary School?
742 students attend Snowden Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Snowden Farm Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snowden Farm Elementary School?
Snowden Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snowden Farm Elementary School offer ?
Snowden Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Snowden Farm Elementary School part of?
Snowden Farm Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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