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Padonia International Elementary

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Padonia International Elementary ranks 590 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

590^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Padonia International Elementary is a public school in Cockeysville, MD, serving 505 students in grades PK-5 within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it faces significant challenges with academic proficiency and chronic absenteeism compared to its high-performing neighbors.

Padonia’s academic proficiency rates are critically low, especially when compared to nearby schools. For example, in English Language Arts, only 28.9% of Padonia students are proficient, a stark contrast to schools like Riderwood Elementary (94.4%) and Pinewood Elementary (84.2%). Similarly, 5th-grade science proficiency at Padonia is just 12.5%, far below the district average of 31%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with 25.3% of students missing significant school time—a rate dramatically higher than at Timonium Elementary (5.9%) or Pinewood Elementary (6.9%). The school serves a high-needs population, with 64.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, which is more than double the rate at nearby high-performing schools.

Despite these struggles, there are some positive findings. Padonia has been notably effective for its low-income students, ranking in the 75th percentile statewide for that subgroup. There is also a bright spot in 4th-grade math, where 41.2% of students are proficient—outperforming both the district and state averages. However, the school spends a high amount per student ($20,927) without achieving corresponding academic gains, suggesting a need to re-evaluate how resources are used. Overall, Padonia is a school with dedicated efforts for some students but requires targeted improvements to better serve all its learners.

505

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,927

Per pupil spending ?

64.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9834 Greenside Dr
Cockeysville, MD 21030-5006

(410) 887-7646

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Padonia International Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cockeysville Middle
High:	Dulaney High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.6%

African American:

17.4%

Asian:

13.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (26% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school26%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

590^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

18^th of 24Baltimore 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	28.6	590 of 865	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.2	585 of 865	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	18.9	669 of 859	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.2	561 of 855	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.5	607 of 862	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.7	615 of 802	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.7	473 of 853	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	416 of 857	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.0	331 of 847	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.2	431 of 845	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.1	501 of 859	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.3	480 of 867	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.0	475 of 847	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.4	413 of 857	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.9	296 of 853	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	445 of 855	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.1	479 of 850	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	69.4	268 of 838	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	31.2	609 of 818	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.5	647 of 804	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	25.5	633 of 805	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	35.3	577 of 803	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.8	155 of 504	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	23.0	107 of 128	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.3	603 of 796	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	19.6	331 of 347	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.2	137 of 546	74.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.1	560 of 788	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)75th percentile+52 vs school

African American (2021)69th percentile+46 vs school

Male (2021)29th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)24th percentile~ school

Asian (2021)16th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2021)5th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts29%-23 vs state

Mathematics28%~ state avg

Science12%-20 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 (2025)	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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Padonia International Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9834 Greenside Dr	Cockeysville	21030	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7646	505	40	12.6	64.8%	35 (6.9%)	88 (17.4%)	291 (57.6%)	66 (13.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	28.6	590^th of 865 public elementary schools	31.8%		27.2	585^th of 865 public elementary schools	32.4%	5	29.6	41.2	15.1	28.3	21.1	39.7	26.4	28.9	12.5	$20,927	$2,725	$18,202
Pot Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Spring Lake Dr	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7648	434	26	16.6	44.9%	165 (38.0%)	95 (21.9%)	135 (31.1%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	67.3	274^th of 865 public elementary schools	68.3%		71.8	240^th of 865 public elementary schools	72.3%	34	64.2	46.2	31.5	46.8	60.3	53.8	53.4	55.8	31.9	$18,111	$1,300	$16,811
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Rickswood Rd	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7663	598	33	17.9	14.5%	354 (59.2%)	42 (7.0%)	27 (4.5%)	132 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.2%)	97	18^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.9%		97.9	9^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.0%	9	78.5	71.8	66.4	71.7	80.6	88.2	84.0	84.2	71.4	$16,645	$1,041	$15,604
Warren Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Bosley Rd	Cockeysville	21030	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7665	381	24	15.8	51.4%	110 (28.9%)	134 (35.2%)	98 (25.7%)	21 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.5%)	52.6	388^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.1%		51.1	398^th of 865 public elementary schools	54.0%	10	39.6	36.8	21.1	31.5	57.7	54.4	40.8	50.0	34.3	$17,674	$1,524	$16,150
Timonium Elementary	Public	K-5	2001 Eastridge Rd	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7661	445	31	14.4	20.0%	264 (59.3%)	41 (9.2%)	49 (11.0%)	72 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	94.8	36^th of 865 public elementary schools	95.8%		96.6	20^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.7%	16	73.7	80.3	53.3	69.2	76.3	81.6	77.3	78.4	78.7	$19,513	$1,255	$18,257
Mays Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12250 Roundwood Road	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-4134	657	38	17.1	31.8%	285 (43.4%)	125 (19.0%)	101 (15.4%)	99 (15.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	76.6	213^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.4%		77.6	205^th of 865 public elementary schools	76.3%	8	50.0	40.2	43.8	44.6	62.8	62.5	65.5	63.6	53.1	$19,572	$1,875	$17,697
Lutherville Laboratory	Public	K-5	1700 North York Rd	Lutherville	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7800	405	32	12.8	34.3%	183 (45.2%)	106 (26.2%)	37 (9.1%)	48 (11.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	77.1	206^th of 865 public elementary schools	76.2%		77.6	202^nd of 865 public elementary schools	76.6%	4	51.5	50.0	38.4	46.5	69.7	75.7	58.9	68.1	38.9	$21,211	$1,372	$19,840
Riderwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1711 Landrake Rd	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3568	423	29	14.6	9.5%	302 (71.4%)	32 (7.6%)	28 (6.6%)	39 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	98.6	5^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.3	6^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	77.9	81.8	73.1	78.2	91.2	96.1	96.2	94.4	76.9	$19,774	$1,558	$18,216
Hampton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Charmuth Rd	Lutherville	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3205	555	36	15.2	33.3%	294 (53.0%)	136 (24.5%)	44 (7.9%)	42 (7.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	77	207^th of 865 public elementary schools	76.1%		83.3	150^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.7%	57	46.8	59.2	38.3	47.8	65.1	63.3	63.6	64.0	45.8	$16,417	$1,055	$15,362
West Towson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6916 North Charles Street	Baltimore	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3893	445	25	17.8	17.8%	277 (62.2%)	69 (15.5%)	36 (8.1%)	31 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	95.3	28^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.2	25^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.1%	3	69.8	74.3	65.7	70.0	78.6	79.2	78.6	78.8	75.7	$18,660	$1,646	$17,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Padonia International Elementary

What schools do graduates of Padonia International Elementary attend?

Students who attend Padonia International Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cockeysville Middle
High : Dulaney High

Is Padonia International Elementary a good school?

Padonia International Elementary ranks 590^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Padonia International Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

How many students attend Padonia International Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 505 students attended Padonia International Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Padonia International Elementary?

Students at Padonia International Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 17% African American, 13% Asian, 7% White, 4% Two or more races.

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