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Arbutus Elementary

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Arbutus Elementary ranks 324 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

324^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Arbutus Elementary is a public school in Baltimore, MD, serving 410 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it has shown a strong upward trend over the past decade, climbing from the 39th to the 62nd percentile statewide.

Arbutus Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in its immediate area, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Lansdowne Elementary, Riverview Elementary, and Halethorpe Elementary in both math and English Language Arts. For example, in math, Arbutus has a 42.4% proficiency rate, which is nearly five times higher than Lansdowne's 8.5% and Riverview's 15.9%. In English Language Arts, Arbutus's 54.3% proficiency rate exceeds the state average of 51.7%, a feat not achieved by its nearby Baltimore County peers. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4%, the lowest among its neighbors and well below the district average of 25.6%, suggesting a strong culture of attendance and engagement.

While Arbutus excels in early-grade instruction, with 3rd graders scoring well above state averages in both math and English, there is a notable drop-off by 5th grade, where scores fall below state averages. This "5th grade cliff" is a key area for improvement. Additionally, the school demonstrates high financial efficiency, spending $20,254 per student—less than some peers like Halethorpe ($26,659)—while achieving better academic results. Overall, Arbutus is a bright spot in the district, effectively serving a student population where 61% qualify for free/reduced lunch, and it offers a strong, improving academic environment for families in the community.

410

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,254

Per pupil spending ?

61%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Baltimore, MD 21227

(410) 887-1400

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Arbutus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Arbutus Middle
High:	Lansdowne High

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

Asian:

36.1%

Hispanic:

10.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Maryland median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

324^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 108Elementary Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 25Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	324 of 864	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	340 of 865	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	371 of 859	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.4	418 of 855	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.2	475 of 862	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.5	324 of 802	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.2	388 of 853	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.4	420 of 857	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.4	514 of 847	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.6	515 of 845	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.3	418 of 859	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.4	382 of 867	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.6	313 of 847	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.5	253 of 857	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	46.8	503 of 853	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	71.1	258 of 855	69.8%	★★★★☆
2009	83.2	79 of 850	90.7%	★★★★★
2008	75.4	206 of 838	75.4%	★★★★☆
2007	55.9	408 of 818	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	38.6	542 of 804	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	45.7	479 of 805	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	68.6	278 of 803	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	8.8	121 of 128	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.9	484 of 796	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.8	254 of 546	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.6	250 of 788	68.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	23.7	394 of 528	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)68th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)53rd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2021)39th percentile-20 vs school

White (2021)25th percentile-34 vs school

Asian (2021)5th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts54%+3 vs state

Mathematics42%+15 vs state

Science24%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arbutus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Sulphur Spring Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-1400	410	26	15.7	61.0%	159 (38.8%)	37 (9.0%)	41 (10.0%)	148 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	60.6	324^th of 864 public elementary schools	62.5%		59.3	340^th of 865 public elementary schools	60.7%	16	53.7	47.7	25.9				42.4	66.0	60.0	37.5				54.3	23.7		$20,254	$1,902	$18,353
Halethorpe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 Maple Ave	Halethorpe	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-1406	273	25	10.7	64.8%	90 (33.0%)	55 (20.1%)	40 (14.7%)	70 (25.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.9%)	37.1	503^rd of 864 public elementary schools	41.8%		48.2	419^th of 865 public elementary schools	51.6%	84	28.9	28.6	22.9				26.7	46.2	44.4	31.4				40.6	23.7		$26,659	$2,465	$24,194
Relay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5885 Selford Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-1426	581	38	15.2	52.7%	244 (42.0%)	133 (22.9%)	55 (9.5%)	83 (14.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (10.5%)	53.1	383^rd of 864 public elementary schools	55.7%		54.6	366^th of 865 public elementary schools	57.7%	17	41.1	39.3	28.7				36.5	53.2	42.7	47.1				47.8	31.0		$18,338	$1,539	$16,799
Violetville Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	1207 Pine Heights Avenue	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1416	302	17	18.3	79.5%	58 (19.2%)	147 (48.7%)	64 (21.2%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.9%)	16.5	733^rd of 864 public elementary schools	15.2%		24.2	625^th of 865 public elementary schools	27.7%	108	17.9	15.2	3.1	11.5	6.1	7.3	9.7	28.6	12.5	15.6	42.3	25.0	39.5	27.5	6.5	23.1	$22,503	$5,213	$17,290
Lansdowne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 Alma Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-1408	603	43	14.1	72.1%	157 (26.0%)	134 (22.2%)	234 (38.8%)	25 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (8.3%)	11.6	798^th of 864 public elementary schools	7.6%		11.9	809^th of 865 public elementary schools	6.5%	11	9.0	12.5	2.7				8.5	18.0	14.7	29.3				20.1	11.0		$18,350	$2,726	$15,624
Beechfield Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	301 S Beechfield Avenue	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0525	510	30	17.0	87.8%	11 (2.2%)	446 (87.5%)	42 (8.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	7.2	849^th of 864 public elementary schools	1.7%		8	848^th of 865 public elementary schools	2.0%	1	1.6	6.3	3.7	1.9	2.0	4.2	3.5	8.2	21.3	7.5	15.1	18.4	23.4	15.2	1.8	10.6	$25,940	$4,732	$21,209
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3298 Kessler Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-1428	552	37	14.7	80.8%	68 (12.3%)	153 (27.7%)	274 (49.6%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.6%)	16.3	736^th of 864 public elementary schools	14.8%		18	714^th of 865 public elementary schools	17.5%	22	20.8	14.9	12.8				15.9	16.9	23.0	26.9				22.5	11.7		$18,784	$2,406	$16,378
Catonsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	106 Bloomsbury Ave	Catonsville	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-0800	653	44	14.8	48.5%	279 (42.7%)	110 (16.8%)	77 (11.8%)	149 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.8%)	69.2	264^th of 864 public elementary schools	69.4%		68.9	264^th of 865 public elementary schools	69.5%		62.7	38.5	31.9				43.4	66.3	59.6	53.2				59.4	37.0		$18,248	$1,738	$16,510
North Bend Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	181 North Bend Road	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0376	482	29	16.6	77.2%	15 (3.1%)	411 (85.3%)	45 (9.3%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	25.5	623^rd of 864 public elementary schools	27.9%		27.1	587^th of 865 public elementary schools	32.1%	36	44.2	21.4	8.3	0.0	6.3	14.3	16.2	39.5	41.5	25.0	31.8	47.9	25.5	35.1	6.1	16.0	$24,706	$4,754	$19,952
Morrell Park Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	2601 Tolley Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-3426	451	32	14.3	70.3%	103 (22.8%)	98 (21.7%)	210 (46.6%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.5%)	19	696^th of 864 public elementary schools	19.4%		15.5	747^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.6%	51	45.5	9.3	13.6	10.0	3.5	0.0	13.1	24.4	20.9	20.3	22.5	24.6	20.4	22.1	3.4	5.6	$24,243	$4,241	$20,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Arbutus Elementary

What district is Arbutus Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

Is Arbutus Elementary a good school?

Arbutus Elementary ranks 324^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Arbutus Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 410 students attended Arbutus Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Arbutus Elementary?

Students at Arbutus Elementary are 39% White, 36% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Arbutus Elementary attend?

Students who attend Arbutus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arbutus Middle
High : Lansdowne High

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