Needs Improvement
#1268 of 1,363 schools in MD
New Town Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools
4924 New Town Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Enrollment
782
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
782
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maryland schools
#1,268 of 1,363
In Owings Mills
#5 of 7
public schools
In district
#129 of 169
Baltimore County Public Schools
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New Town Elementary
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About New Town Elementary
New Town Elementary is a public elementary school in Owings Mills, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools. New Town Elementary serves approximately 782 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. New Town Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Structured state assessment records for New Town Elementary show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.5
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at New Town Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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New Town Elementary — Students at New Town Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MD MCAP (2024-25)
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How New Town Elementary Compares
See how New Town Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4924 New Town Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Town Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lyons Mill Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Randallstown Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Randallstown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Deer Park Elementary (rated 5.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Owings Mills, see our Owings Mills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Town High Owings Mills | 0.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Deer Park Elementary Owings Mills | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Lyons Mill Elementary Owings Mills | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Deer Park Middle Magnet School Randallstown | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| HARBOUR SCHOOL AT BALTIMORE Owings Mills | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Owings Mills High Owings Mills | 1.7 mi | 2.8 |
| CHILDRENS MAGNET MONTESSORI SCHOOL Owings Mills | 1.5 mi | — |
| Randallstown High Randallstown | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Owings Mills Elementary Owings Mills | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Hernwood Elementary Randallstown | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Cedarmere Elementary Reisterstown | 2.5 mi | 4.6 |
| MCDONOGH SCHOOL Owings Mills | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Randallstown Elementary Randallstown | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Franklin High Reisterstown | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Timber Grove Elementary Owings Mills | 3.0 mi | 3.5 |
| TORAH INSTITUTE Owings Mills | 2.6 mi | 4.9 |
| BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF INDEPENDENT LEARNERS Owings Mills | 3.0 mi | — |
| Church Lane Elementary Randallstown | 3.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Reisterstown Elementary Reisterstown | 3.5 mi | 3.3 |
| SHAFER CENTER FOR EARLY INTERVENTION- THE Owings Mills | 3.3 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,934
Median Home Value
$370,700
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
Population
61,337
College Educated
47.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Avg Commute
30.8 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
36.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle Baltimore, MD | 3.6 |
| Scotchtown Hills Elementary Laurel, MD | 3.6 |
| Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle Baltimore, MD | 3.7 |
| Carney Elementary Baltimore, MD | 3.7 |
| Timber Grove Elementary Owings Mills, MD | 3.5 |
| Woodmoor Elementary Baltimore, MD | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Town Elementary
What grades does New Town Elementary serve?
New Town Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Town Elementary?
New Town Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Town Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Town Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Town Elementary rank in MD?
New Town Elementary ranks #1,268 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is New Town Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Town Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 New Town Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Town Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Town Elementary a charter school?
No, New Town Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Town Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Town Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Town Elementary?
54.3% of students at New Town 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (410) 887-1541
Resources & Links
District
Baltimore County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,275
- Schools in District
- 179
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,666
- District Rank
- #129 of 169
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