Very Good
#374 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 27% in state
Phelps Luck Elementary
Elementary School · Howard County Public Schools · Columbia, MD
A Howard County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5370 Oldstone Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
- Math 40% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phelps Luck Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Phelps Luck 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,323
Median home value
$438,500
Median rent
$1,768/mo
College educated
57.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Jeffers Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Global Children Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Talbott Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 488 | 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.
Howard County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #48 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
Phelps Luck Elementary is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phelps Luck Elementary
Phelps Luck Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 704 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phelps Luck Elementary
What grades does Phelps Luck Elementary serve?
Phelps Luck Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Phelps Luck Elementary?
Phelps Luck Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelps Luck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelps Luck Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phelps Luck Elementary rank in MD?
Phelps Luck Elementary ranks #374 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Phelps Luck Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Phelps Luck Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Phelps Luck Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phelps Luck Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phelps Luck Elementary a charter school?
No, Phelps Luck Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phelps Luck Elementary a Title I school?
No, Phelps Luck Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phelps Luck Elementary?
46.7% of students at Phelps Luck 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
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (410) 313-6886
- Area population (ZIP 21045)
- 40,866
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 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 21045; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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