Excellent
#146 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 11% in state
Ducketts Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Howard County Public Schools · Elkridge, MD
A Howard County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6501 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075
- Math 31% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ducketts Lane Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ducketts Lane 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,321
Median home value
$439,400
Median rent
$2,108/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21075; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Hanover Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 844 | Compare → |
| Childrens Magnet Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 183 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howard County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #29 of 76
- District spending per student
- $19,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ducketts Lane Elementary is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ducketts Lane Elementary
Ducketts Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkridge, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ducketts Lane Elementary
What grades does Ducketts Lane Elementary serve?
Ducketts Lane Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ducketts Lane Elementary?
Ducketts Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ducketts Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ducketts Lane Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ducketts Lane Elementary rank in MD?
Ducketts Lane Elementary ranks #146 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Ducketts Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ducketts Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ducketts Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ducketts Lane Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Ducketts Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Ducketts Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ducketts Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ducketts Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ducketts Lane Elementary?
58.7% of students at Ducketts Lane 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (410) 313-5050
- Area population (ZIP 21075)
- 37,146
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21075; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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