Fort Garrison Elementary

Summary:

Fort Garrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 272 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17 out of 25 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Garrison Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.4% of Fort Garrison students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 19.3% for the district and 24.1% for the state. In ELA, 74.2% of Fort Garrison students were proficient or better, compared to 41.9% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 67.65% White, 23.16% African American, and 4.41% Hispanic, which is higher than many nearby schools.

Compared to surrounding schools like Woodholme Elementary, Milbrook Elementary, and Riderwood Elementary, Fort Garrison Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher, with a Mathematics proficiency rate of 66.4% compared to 19.8%, 15.3%, and 75.7%, respectively. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.14% to 22.43% in recent years, compared to the nearby schools which range from 55.92% to 64.66%. Fort Garrison's per-student spending of $18,304 in the 2020-2021 school year is also higher than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3310 Woodvalley Dr
       Baltimore, MD  21208-1955


(410) 887-1203

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,484 Help


Students who attend Fort Garrison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pikesville Middle
High:    Pikesville High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
African American:
23.2%
Hispanic:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Garrison Elementary ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 16th among 108 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), African American (23.2%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Garrison Elementary is 11.9, which is the 8th best among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Garrison Elementary employs 22.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Garrison Elementary is $22,484, which is the 10th highest among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Garrison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fort Garrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.22 695th 803 13.4%
2005 18.31 692nd 805 14.0%
2006 21.75 669th 804 16.8%
2007 11.36 735th 818 10.1%
2008 82.97 93rd 838 88.9%
2009 78.83 146th 850 82.8%
2010 75.55 198th 855 76.8%
2011 65.56 318th 853 62.7%
2012 71.67 237th 857 72.3%
2013 68.59 265th 847 68.7%
2014 74.41 229th 867 73.6%
2015 81.46 156th 859 81.8%
2016 92.70 52nd 845 93.8%
2017 96.03 23rd 847 97.3%
2018 96.31 26th 857 97.0%
2019 96.13 28th 853 96.7%
2021 76.35 140th 802 82.5%
2022 81.25 157th 862 81.8%
2023 85.90 115th 855 86.5%
2024 87.15 100th 859 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Garrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.06 225th 796 71.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Garrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.84 144th 788 81.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Garrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.62 171st 528 67.6%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Open Quote Best elementary I have ever seen. :) It gave me all he education I needed, and really put me where I needed to be. It gave me a strong foundation. And I am proud to say I will be a freshman next year, taking an AP level class. THAT is how well they prepared me. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fort Garrison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 389 7 12 0 0 n/a n/a -1 407
1990 413 6 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 432 4 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 446 6 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 474 7 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 463 10 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 476 13 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1996 476 13 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1997 467 23 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1998 469 22 15 2 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 431 22 17 3 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 421 32 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 405 34 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 397 34 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 397 34 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 368 49 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 360 44 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 346 46 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 348 47 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2008 325 49 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 320 44 18 2 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2010 355 46 19 3 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 372 52 16 7 2 0 2 0 451
2012 386 45 18 9 2 0 2 0 462
2013 373 51 18 8 1 0 4 0 455
2014 354 52 17 6 1 0 4 0 434
2015 303 35 19 3 1 0 8 0 369
2016 291 30 15 6 0 1 9 0 352
2017 260 28 15 4 0 0 12 0 319
2018 217 37 17 4 0 2 12 0 289
2019 210 44 16 2 0 1 9 0 282
2020 232 62 11 5 1 1 7 0 319
2021 203 59 9 5 1 0 6 0 283
2022 194 60 9 13 1 1 8 0 286
2023 184 63 6 12 2 1 4 0 272

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Fort Garrison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 20.0 20.3 n/a
1990 432 21.2 20.3 0.5
1991 454 21.5 21.1 0.7
1992 469 22.0 21.3 0.2
1993 495 22.6 21.9 0.2
1994 482 23.7 20.3 1.9
1995 503 25.8 19.5 1.2
1996 503 25.8 19.5 1.2
1997 508 27.8 18.3 2.6
1998 511 28.1 18.2 3.1
1999 474 28.1 16.9 2.7
2000 471 28.0 16.8 3.6
2001 459 27.0 17.0 2.4
2002 447 26.5 16.9 2.9
2003 447 26.5 16.9 2.9
2004 429 28.5 15.1 3.7
2005 415 25.0 16.6 2.7
2006 403 24.0 16.8 3.7
2007 419 26.7 15.7 6.7
2008 398 28.0 14.2 7.5
2009 385 28.0 13.8 7.3
2010 426 29.2 14.5 6.1
2011 451 29.5 15.2 6.4
2012 462 30.5 15.1 7.4
2013 455 30.3 15.0 10.1
2014 434 29.9 14.5 10.4
2015 369 25.0 14.7 8.7
2016 352 24.0 14.6 8
2017 319 22.1 14.4 6
2018 289 19.8 14.5 7.3
2019 282 19.8 14.2 9.9
2020 319 23.8 13.4 10.7
2021 283 25.2 11.1 15.2
2022 286 23.2 12.2 10.1
2023 272 22.8 11.9 22.4

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 Fort Garrison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 20.0 20.3 n/a
1990 432 21.2 20.3 0.5
1991 454 21.5 21.1 0.7
1992 469 22.0 21.3 0.2
1993 495 22.6 21.9 0.2
1994 482 23.7 20.3 1.9
1995 503 25.8 19.5 1.2
1996 503 25.8 19.5 1.2
1997 508 27.8 18.3 2.6
1998 511 28.1 18.2 3.1
1999 474 28.1 16.9 2.7
2000 471 28.0 16.8 3.6
2001 459 27.0 17.0 2.4
2002 447 26.5 16.9 2.9
2003 447 26.5 16.9 2.9
2004 429 28.5 15.1 3.7
2005 415 25.0 16.6 2.7
2006 403 24.0 16.8 3.7
2007 419 26.7 15.7 6.7
2008 398 28.0 14.2 7.5
2009 385 28.0 13.8 7.3
2010 426 29.2 14.5 6.1
2011 451 29.5 15.2 6.4
2012 462 30.5 15.1 7.4
2013 455 30.3 15.0 10.1
2014 434 29.9 14.5 10.4
2015 369 25.0 14.7 8.7
2016 352 24.0 14.6 8
2017 319 22.1 14.4 6
2018 289 19.8 14.5 7.3
2019 282 19.8 14.2 9.9
2020 319 23.8 13.4 10.7
2021 283 25.2 11.1 15.2
2022 286 23.2 12.2 10.1
2023 272 22.8 11.9 22.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Garrison Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $567 (3.8%) $14,295 (96.2%) $14,861
2020 $1,335 (8.2%) $14,879 (91.8%) $16,214
2021 $1,876 (10.2%) $16,428 (89.8%) $18,304
2022 $2,818 (15.1%) $15,861 (84.9%) $18,679
2023 $3,617 (16.1%) $18,867 (83.9%) $22,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Garrison Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 855 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students282272
 3.5%
African American4463
 43.2%
American Indian02
Asian166
 62.5%
Hispanic212
 500%
Pacific Islander11
White210184
 12.4%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.9%22.4%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Garrison Elementary

Students who attend Fort Garrison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pikesville Middle
High : Pikesville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Fort Garrison Elementary.

Fort Garrison Elementary ranks 100th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fort Garrison Elementary are 68% White, 23% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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