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Arundel Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Round Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
- Math 2% proficient (2016)
- Reading 1% proficient (2016)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arundel Elementary score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 38 points since 2013, to 1% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arundel Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,069
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 1,052 | Compare → |
| Westport AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Highlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Morrell Park Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #149 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arundel Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arundel Elementary
Arundel Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,362 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arundel Elementary
What grades does Arundel Elementary serve?
Arundel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arundel Elementary?
Arundel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arundel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arundel Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arundel Elementary rank in MD?
Arundel Elementary ranks #1,362 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Arundel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arundel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arundel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arundel Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Arundel Elementary a charter school?
No, Arundel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arundel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arundel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arundel Elementary?
85.5% of students at Arundel Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.6%
- Phone
- (410) 396-1379
- Area population (ZIP 21225)
- 34,469
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21225; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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