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Jessup Elementary

Summary:

Jessup Elementary is a public elementary school in Jessup, Maryland, serving 597 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Jessup Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 24.79% White, 29.31% African American, 29.65% Hispanic, 6.37% Asian, and 9.55% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the Anne Arundel County and Maryland state averages, particularly in Mathematics. Jessup Elementary also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.05% to 46.9% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools like Manor View Elementary and Pershing Hill Elementary.

Jessup Elementary's performance on MCAP tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, and the school generally performs worse on these tests, particularly in Mathematics, compared to nearby schools in the same district. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15 students per teacher over the past three school years, which may provide opportunities for improvement in the future.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2798 Champion Forest Avenue
       Jessup, MD  20794-9712

(410) 799-1200

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
416th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,061 Help


Students who attend Jessup Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meade Middle
High:    Meade High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
29.6%
African American:
29.3%
White:
24.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jessup Elementary ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 45th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jessup Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (29.6%), African American (29.3%), White (24.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jessup Elementary is 15. 59 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jessup Elementary is $16,061. 57 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jessup Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jessup Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.17 402nd 803 49.9%
2005 51.59 428th 805 46.8%
2006 50.53 441st 804 45.1%
2007 58.04 384th 818 53.1%
2008 56.97 416th 838 50.4%
2009 58.57 401st 850 52.8%
2010 63.62 351st 855 58.9%
2011 58.48 400th 853 53.1%
2012 69.66 266th 857 69.0%
2013 67.60 272nd 847 67.9%
2014 79.80 148th 867 82.9%
2015 61.79 305th 859 64.5%
2016 53.01 362nd 845 57.2%
2017 46.79 413th 847 51.2%
2018 45.92 425th 857 50.4%
2019 42.85 443rd 853 48.1%
2021 24.97 548th 802 31.7%
2022 61.77 310th 862 64.0%
2023 42.47 433rd 855 49.4%
2024 44.93 416th 859 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.72 247th 546 54.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.89 526th 796 33.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.22 599th 788 24.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.26 317th 504 37.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.99 198th 347 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jessup Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.47 396th 528 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, September 1, 2013

Open Quote Jessup offers outstanding opportunities for its students and family members!

The staff are caring and 'gung-ho'! They go 'above and beyond' what is required - and truly care about the students. If you want to gain the most from your time at Jessup, choose to be involved! There are opportunites to make a difference at every level.

In 2013, Jessup became the 1st "LEADER IN ME" school in Maryland! All staff members (teachers, custodial, front office, cafeteria...) have been trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. There is a great spirit at this school.

At Jessup, the focus is on the "whole child": there is emphasis on Academic Excellence, Physical Fitness, Self-reliance and Determination & Leadership. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jessup Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 452 177 17 6 3 n/a n/a -3 652
1990 443 195 16 10 3 n/a n/a -4 663
1991 461 179 14 15 3 n/a n/a -2 670
1992 439 178 15 15 3 n/a n/a 0 650
1993 401 175 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 425 189 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 463 250 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1996 463 250 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1997 452 251 26 22 2 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 434 275 20 24 1 n/a n/a 0 754
1999 392 286 14 23 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2000 364 262 18 34 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2001 361 261 26 31 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2002 318 254 24 38 3 n/a n/a 0 637
2003 318 254 24 38 3 n/a n/a 0 637
2004 302 236 35 40 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 297 221 27 40 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 248 197 29 48 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 228 186 27 53 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 220 130 26 54 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2009 204 139 31 56 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 210 156 35 50 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 196 123 26 69 0 0 49 0 463
2012 206 123 26 78 0 0 50 0 483
2013 195 134 29 72 0 0 54 0 484
2014 189 129 32 102 0 2 54 0 508
2015 176 110 30 95 0 1 64 0 476
2016 195 110 29 108 0 0 61 0 503
2017 192 122 29 114 0 0 61 0 518
2018 174 127 29 111 0 0 71 0 512
2019 160 136 37 133 1 0 71 0 538
2020 186 169 35 142 1 0 63 0 596
2021 163 160 39 140 1 0 54 0 557
2022 163 169 37 142 2 0 60 0 573
2023 148 175 38 177 2 0 57 0 597

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jessup Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 31.0 21.0 n/a
1990 663 31.9 20.7 17.5
1991 670 32.8 20.4 18.4
1992 650 33.0 19.6 19.8
1993 607 32.0 19.0 21.3
1994 650 33.5 19.4 21.4
1995 757 36.1 21.0 25.1
1996 757 36.1 21.0 25.1
1997 753 35.5 21.2 24.3
1998 754 39.9 18.9 22.9
1999 715 40.0 17.9 29
2000 678 38.5 17.6 29.6
2001 679 40.6 16.7 29.5
2002 637 40.7 15.7 27.9
2003 637 40.7 15.7 27.9
2004 617 37.6 16.4 30.8
2005 586 38.0 15.4 31.2
2006 522 37.0 14.1 31.4
2007 496 31.5 15.7 30.6
2008 432 30.5 14.2 25.7
2009 432 28.3 15.3 29.9
2010 452 29.6 15.2 34.7
2011 463 30.6 15.1 37.6
2012 483 29.3 16.4 38.9
2013 484 30.5 15.8 41.7
2014 508 31.5 16.1 40.9
2015 476 30.0 15.8 44.3
2016 503 31.0 16.2 44.7
2017 518 32.5 15.9 39.8
2018 512 32.3 15.8 31.8
2019 538 33.1 16.2 35.9
2020 596 38.5 15.4 33.6
2021 557 38.4 14.5 41.5
2022 573 40.8 14.0 38
2023 597 39.6 15.0 46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jessup Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 31.0 21.0 n/a
1990 663 31.9 20.7 17.5
1991 670 32.8 20.4 18.4
1992 650 33.0 19.6 19.8
1993 607 32.0 19.0 21.3
1994 650 33.5 19.4 21.4
1995 757 36.1 21.0 25.1
1996 757 36.1 21.0 25.1
1997 753 35.5 21.2 24.3
1998 754 39.9 18.9 22.9
1999 715 40.0 17.9 29
2000 678 38.5 17.6 29.6
2001 679 40.6 16.7 29.5
2002 637 40.7 15.7 27.9
2003 637 40.7 15.7 27.9
2004 617 37.6 16.4 30.8
2005 586 38.0 15.4 31.2
2006 522 37.0 14.1 31.4
2007 496 31.5 15.7 30.6
2008 432 30.5 14.2 25.7
2009 432 28.3 15.3 29.9
2010 452 29.6 15.2 34.7
2011 463 30.6 15.1 37.6
2012 483 29.3 16.4 38.9
2013 484 30.5 15.8 41.7
2014 508 31.5 16.1 40.9
2015 476 30.0 15.8 44.3
2016 503 31.0 16.2 44.7
2017 518 32.5 15.9 39.8
2018 512 32.3 15.8 31.8
2019 538 33.1 16.2 35.9
2020 596 38.5 15.4 33.6
2021 557 38.4 14.5 41.5
2022 573 40.8 14.0 38
2023 597 39.6 15.0 46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jessup Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $523 (4.0%) $12,701 (96.0%) $13,224
2020 $556 (4.2%) $12,785 (95.8%) $13,342
2021 $927 (6.3%) $13,793 (93.7%) $14,720
2022 $1,372 (9.0%) $13,947 (91.0%) $15,319
2023 $1,484 (9.2%) $14,577 (90.8%) $16,061

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jessup Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 443rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 855 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students538597
 11%
African American136175
 28.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3738
 2.7%
Hispanic133177
 33.1%
Pacific Islander00
White160148
 7.5%
Two or More Races7157
 19.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%46.9%
 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jessup Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Jessup Elementary.

Jessup Elementary ranks 416th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jessup Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meade Middle
High : Meade High

Students at Jessup Elementary are 30% Hispanic, 29% African American, 25% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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