West Towson Elementary

Summary:

West Towson Elementary is a public elementary school serving 382 students in grades PK-5 in Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly White (64.4%), with smaller percentages of African American (10.21%), Hispanic (6.54%), and Asian (8.64%) students.

West Towson Elementary consistently outperforms the Baltimore County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 76.5% of West Towson students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 19.3% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Similarly, 87.6% of West Towson students were proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 41.9% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school has a long history of exceptional performance, ranking 16th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools district, such as Timonium Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, and Rodgers Forge Elementary, West Towson Elementary stands out as a top performer. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.05% to 10.99% over the past three school years, suggesting a student population with a higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6916 North Charles Street
       Baltimore, MD  21204


(410) 887-3893

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,670 Help


Students who attend West Towson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dumbarton Middle
High:    Towson High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
African American:
10.2%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Towson Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5th 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 97.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (64.4%), African American (10.2%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Towson Elementary is 14.8, which is the 49th best among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Towson Elementary is $17,670. 68 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Towson 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 West Towson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Towson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 82.16 84th 853 90.2%
2012 83.62 59th 857 93.1%
2013 84.57 52nd 847 93.9%
2014 88.10 19th 867 97.8%
2015 93.56 48th 859 94.4%
2016 95.58 22nd 845 97.4%
2017 96.84 17th 847 98.0%
2018 97.94 9th 857 98.9%
2019 95.33 35th 853 95.9%
2021 89.61 75th 802 90.6%
2022 97.48 14th 862 98.4%
2023 99.01 2nd 855 99.8%
2024 97.28 16th 859 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Towson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.13 89th 796 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Towson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.67 63rd 788 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Towson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.04 108th 528 79.5%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Open Quote Both my girls attended West Towson and we were very impressed by the teachers, the principal, the staff, and the facilities. My younger daughter was advanced in both math and reading, but clearly more advanced with the math and we were impressed by how they responded. They found ways to enrich her reading and bring it up to the next level and they were also able to find a way for her to move forward in math beginning in 3rd grade. We loved that she wasn't left to her own devices. The culture of the school is one of kindness and generosity and anytime I volunteered there it was very common to observe acts of kindness. We will truly miss WTES! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 25, 2014

Open Quote Great community of parents, kids and teachers. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, June 23, 2013

Open Quote Easily the best Elementary School in the Baltimore area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Towson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 346 24 35 14 0 0 18 0 437
2012 394 32 46 24 0 1 21 0 518
2013 433 29 36 21 0 2 22 0 543
2014 426 31 33 22 4 1 25 0 542
2015 397 19 34 17 3 1 32 0 503
2016 385 20 41 21 3 1 30 0 501
2017 378 26 42 23 3 5 40 0 517
2018 365 24 48 21 2 1 36 0 497
2019 335 25 43 24 1 0 46 0 474
2020 329 41 45 21 1 0 49 0 486
2021 288 43 38 22 1 0 43 0 435
2022 239 37 34 23 1 0 42 0 376
2023 246 39 33 25 0 0 39 0 382

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 West Towson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 437 29.2 14.9 7.3
2012 518 32.3 16.0 6.8
2013 543 35.2 15.4 6.1
2014 542 33.4 16.2 6.3
2015 503 31.0 16.2 5
2016 501 29.0 17.2 6.2
2017 517 31.0 16.6 5.2
2018 497 32.5 15.2 5.4
2019 474 30.5 15.5 5.1
2020 486 30.0 16.2 4.5
2021 435 31.0 14.0 6.7
2022 376 28.0 13.4 5.1
2023 382 25.6 14.8 11

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 West Towson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 437 29.2 14.9 7.3
2012 518 32.3 16.0 6.8
2013 543 35.2 15.4 6.1
2014 542 33.4 16.2 6.3
2015 503 31.0 16.2 5
2016 501 29.0 17.2 6.2
2017 517 31.0 16.6 5.2
2018 497 32.5 15.2 5.4
2019 474 30.5 15.5 5.1
2020 486 30.0 16.2 4.5
2021 435 31.0 14.0 6.7
2022 376 28.0 13.4 5.1
2023 382 25.6 14.8 11

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 West Towson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (3.1%) $12,091 (96.9%) $12,483
2020 $359 (2.8%) $12,674 (97.2%) $13,033
2021 $601 (4.0%) $14,441 (96.0%) $15,042
2022 $1,278 (7.7%) $15,275 (92.3%) $16,553
2023 $1,784 (10.1%) $15,886 (89.9%) $17,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Towson Elementary

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 35th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 855 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474382
 19.4%
African American2539
 56%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4333
 23.3%
Hispanic2425
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White335246
 26.6%
Two or More Races4639
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%11%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Towson Elementary

Yes! West Towson Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

Students at West Towson Elementary are 64% White, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend West Towson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dumbarton Middle
High : Towson High

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended West Towson Elementary.


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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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