Cradlerock Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 6700 Cradlerock Way
       Columbia, MD  21045


(410) 319-7601

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,440 Help


Students who attend Cradlerock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Elkhorn Middle
High:    Oakland Mills High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.0%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.7% Help


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Compare Details Cradlerock Elementary ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cradlerock Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49%), White (19.8%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cradlerock Elementary is 10.2, which is the 4th best among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cradlerock Elementary is $22,440, which is the 4th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cradlerock Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cradlerock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 44.09 564th 867 34.9%
2015 34.84 524th 859 39.0%
2016 36.63 514th 845 39.2%
2017 41.98 452nd 847 46.6%
2018 29.84 567th 857 33.8%
2019 16.74 717th 853 15.9%
2021 29.96 483rd 802 39.8%
2022 37.03 517th 862 40.0%
2023 28.42 558th 855 34.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.15 522nd 546 4.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.15 575th 796 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.92 495th 788 37.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.53 403rd 504 20.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.28 195th 347 43.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cradlerock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.13 240th 528 54.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Open Quote Not a very good experience during the years my kids attended. Kids constantly disrupting the class room environment which forces teachers to stop constantly. Classroom size are severely overcrowded. No disciplinary action taken when kids misbehave at this school. If your kid is one of the smarter ones they will be pushed to help other kids that are still learning the material being taught. If your child needs help they will get it from other kids in groups instead of from the teacher or aid. To many of the teachers this is just a job and it shows, they could care less, a handful their actually care. I was told by my kids their teacher was constantly on her phone or would hide to take calls in class.

Their Teacher at the time in 2nd grade was not very effective apparently all she did was yell at the kids in the classroom which solved nothing. I hear she has been moved into the kindergarten class, probably so those kids can't let their parents know how much she yells, feel bad for those kids to have their learning experience begin with a teacher like that. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cradlerock Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 113 212 41 88 0 0 43 0 497
2013 106 202 42 99 0 2 49 0 500
2014 116 217 45 93 0 1 48 0 520
2015 106 215 37 81 0 0 43 0 482
2016 102 230 46 71 0 0 51 0 500
2017 103 217 39 81 0 0 51 0 491
2018 98 256 38 75 1 1 50 0 519
2019 103 241 38 80 1 1 45 0 509
2020 97 231 36 88 1 0 44 0 497
2021 89 214 27 86 1 0 39 0 456
2022 93 221 18 84 0 0 41 0 457
2023 91 225 20 82 0 0 41 0 459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cradlerock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 497 37.5 13.2 40.6
2013 500 42.5 11.7 46
2014 520 42.0 12.3 49
2015 482 40.0 12.0 41.5
2016 500 42.0 11.9 41.6
2017 491 42.5 11.5 48.5
2018 519 43.5 11.9 48
2019 509 45.6 11.1 44.2
2020 497 45.8 10.8 50.3
2021 456 45.8 9.9 47.8
2022 457 48.3 9.4 48.1
2023 459 44.8 10.2 57.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cradlerock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 497 37.5 13.2 40.6
2013 500 42.5 11.7 46
2014 520 42.0 12.3 49
2015 482 40.0 12.0 41.5
2016 500 42.0 11.9 41.6
2017 491 42.5 11.5 48.5
2018 519 43.5 11.9 48
2019 509 45.6 11.1 44.2
2020 497 45.8 10.8 50.3
2021 456 45.8 9.9 47.8
2022 457 48.3 9.4 48.1
2023 459 44.8 10.2 57.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cradlerock Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,294 (7.2%) $16,569 (92.8%) $17,863
2020 $1,229 (6.3%) $18,161 (93.7%) $19,390
2021 $1,532 (6.8%) $20,908 (93.2%) $22,440

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cradlerock Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 717th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 558th of 855 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509459
 9.8%
African American241225
 6.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3820
 47.4%
Hispanic8082
 2.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10391
 11.7%
Two or More Races4541
 8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%57.7%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cradlerock Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Cradlerock Elementary.

Students at Cradlerock Elementary are 49% African American, 20% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Cradlerock Elementary ranks 558th of 855 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cradlerock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Elkhorn Middle
High : Oakland Mills High


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