Severna Park Elementary

Summary:

Severna Park Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Severna Park, Maryland that serves 379 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Severna Park Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 64.1% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 84.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the county and state averages. The school has been ranked in the top 60 elementary schools in Maryland for the past decade. However, the student population at Severna Park Elementary is less diverse compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to the surrounding schools, such as Arnold Elementary, Jacobsville Elementary, and Lake Shore Elementary, Severna Park Elementary stands out as a top performer in the region, consistently delivering exceptional academic results and maintaining a strong reputation within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146-1689

(410) 222-6577

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,621

Students who attend Severna Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Severna Park Middle
High:	Severna Park High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Asian:

6.3%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Severna Park Elementary ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.54. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Asian (6.3%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Severna Park Elementary is 14.4. 50 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Severna Park Elementary employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Severna Park Elementary is $15,621. 64 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Severna Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Severna Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	7.73	741^st	803	7.7%
2005	7.69	754^th	805	6.3%
2006	2.80	786^th	804	2.2%
2007	2.00	806^th	818	1.5%
2008	86.43	37^th	838	95.6%
2009	88.09	14^th	850	98.4%
2010	90.08	2^nd	855	99.8%
2011	89.99	3^rd	853	99.6%
2012	87.62	5^th	857	99.4%
2013	87.58	20^th	847	97.6%
2014	89.27	10^th	867	98.8%
2015	97.30	8^th	859	99.1%
2016	96.32	14^th	845	98.3%
2017	95.55	28^th	847	96.7%
2018	93.48	53^rd	857	93.8%
2019	92.00	61^st	853	92.8%
2021	91.48	60^th	802	92.5%
2022	96.58	22^nd	862	97.4%
2023	96.82	19^th	855	97.8%
2024	93.54	51^st	859	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Severna Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.38	58^th	796	92.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Severna Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.93	62^nd	788	92.1%

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Rank History for White students at Severna Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.24	101^st	528	80.9%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 14, 2011

Great school, caring teachers, fabulous individual educational programs, supportive and engaged principle and professional teachers/staff. Kids come first in this school! We give it an A++ Close Quote

Enrollment information for Severna Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	269	20	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	293
1990	276	21	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	297
1991	264	19	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	293
1992	289	22	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1993	262	18	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
1994	251	18	11	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	284
1995	253	19	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1996	253	19	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1997	267	18	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1998	275	19	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1999	290	15	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2000	286	17	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2001	287	18	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2002	291	22	17	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
2003	291	22	17	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
2004	281	23	16	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	260	16	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	254	19	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2007	246	24	17	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2008	268	20	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2009	278	24	16	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2010	290	21	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2011	314	12	11	11	0	1	7	0	356
2012	311	8	10	13	1	1	11	0	355
2013	314	14	12	13	1	0	9	0	363
2014	320	16	13	20	2	0	9	0	380
2015	324	16	15	19	2	0	11	0	387
2016	347	10	13	16	3	0	11	0	400
2017	316	9	12	17	3	0	13	0	370
2018	362	5	14	19	2	0	15	0	417
2019	372	4	18	16	2	0	17	0	429
2020	381	7	22	15	1	0	16	0	442
2021	333	2	22	17	1	0	17	0	392
2022	298	7	26	23	0	0	21	0	375
2023	306	9	24	19	0	0	21	0	379

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 Severna Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	293	15.2	19.2	n/a
1990	297	15.2	19.5	1
1991	293	15.7	18.6	4.1
1992	323	16.0	20.1	2.8
1993	292	18.7	15.6	3.1
1994	284	17.7	16.0	2.8
1995	288	18.3	15.7	4.5
1996	288	18.3	15.7	4.5
1997	296	18.0	16.4	6.1
1998	302	18.9	16.0	3
1999	312	19.0	16.4	4.8
2000	310	20.0	15.5	3.5
2001	317	19.3	16.4	5
2002	337	20.7	16.3	3.3
2003	337	20.7	16.3	3.3
2004	324	21.5	15.1	4.3
2005	292	20.0	14.6	2.4
2006	291	21.0	13.9	4.1
2007	292	18.3	16.0	5.5
2008	311	18.8	16.5	5.8
2009	324	20.4	15.9	5.9
2010	330	21.9	15.0	6.1
2011	356	22.3	15.9	4.2
2012	355	22.0	16.0	3.7
2013	363	21.9	16.5	6.1
2014	380	24.1	15.7	6.6
2015	387	25.0	15.4	6.7
2016	400	25.0	16.0	5
2017	370	23.5	15.7	5.1
2018	417	26.8	15.5	5.8
2019	429	25.7	16.6	4.9
2020	442	26.5	16.6	5.4
2021	392	26.4	14.8	7.1
2022	375	27.4	13.6	6.1
2023	379	26.3	14.4	10.8

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 Severna Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	293	15.2	19.2	n/a
1990	297	15.2	19.5	1
1991	293	15.7	18.6	4.1
1992	323	16.0	20.1	2.8
1993	292	18.7	15.6	3.1
1994	284	17.7	16.0	2.8
1995	288	18.3	15.7	4.5
1996	288	18.3	15.7	4.5
1997	296	18.0	16.4	6.1
1998	302	18.9	16.0	3
1999	312	19.0	16.4	4.8
2000	310	20.0	15.5	3.5
2001	317	19.3	16.4	5
2002	337	20.7	16.3	3.3
2003	337	20.7	16.3	3.3
2004	324	21.5	15.1	4.3
2005	292	20.0	14.6	2.4
2006	291	21.0	13.9	4.1
2007	292	18.3	16.0	5.5
2008	311	18.8	16.5	5.8
2009	324	20.4	15.9	5.9
2010	330	21.9	15.0	6.1
2011	356	22.3	15.9	4.2
2012	355	22.0	16.0	3.7
2013	363	21.9	16.5	6.1
2014	380	24.1	15.7	6.6
2015	387	25.0	15.4	6.7
2016	400	25.0	16.0	5
2017	370	23.5	15.7	5.1
2018	417	26.8	15.5	5.8
2019	429	25.7	16.6	4.9
2020	442	26.5	16.6	5.4
2021	392	26.4	14.8	7.1
2022	375	27.4	13.6	6.1
2023	379	26.3	14.4	10.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Severna Park Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$419 (3.7%)	$11,047 (96.3%)	$11,466
2020	$438 (3.7%)	$11,382 (96.3%)	$11,819
2021	$846 (6.3%)	$12,672 (93.7%)	$13,518
2022	$1,276 (8.6%)	$13,489 (91.4%)	$14,765
2023	$1,354 (8.7%)	$14,267 (91.3%)	$15,621

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Severna Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 855 Elementary schools	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	429	379	11.7%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	18	24	33.3%
Hispanic	16	19	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	372	306	17.7%
Two or More Races	17	21	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.9%	10.8%	5.9%

Schools Near Severna Park Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Severna Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Riggs Ave	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6577	379	26	14.4	10.8%	306 (80.7%)	9 (2.4%)	19 (5.0%)	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	93.5	51^st of 859 public elementary schools	94.1%		96.8	19^th of 855 public elementary schools	97.8%	32	56.9	80.0	54.0	64.1	72.3	92.9	87.3	84.3	62.9	$15,621	$1,354	$14,267
Folger Mckinsey Elementary	Public	K-5	175 Arundel Beach Road	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6560	636	38	16.7	5.2%	540 (84.9%)	18 (2.8%)	32 (5.0%)	16 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	94.8	38^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.6%		94.7	39^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.4%	1	75.0	62.7	63.4	67.4	78.4	80.4	75.5	78.1	55.9	$13,901	$1,135	$12,766
Jones Elementary	Public	K-5	122 Hoyle Ln	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6565	312	20	15.6	16.3%	225 (72.1%)	21 (6.7%)	24 (7.7%)	14 (4.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	90.2	77^th of 859 public elementary schools	91.0%		89.6	86^th of 855 public elementary schools	89.9%	9	58.2	54.9	61.0	57.8	80.0	74.5	80.5	78.2	46.3	$16,166	$1,562	$14,604
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	34 Truckhouse Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6568	614	37	16.6	9.6%	482 (78.5%)	25 (4.1%)	41 (6.7%)	34 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)	90.4	73^rd of 859 public elementary schools	91.5%		90.6	75^th of 855 public elementary schools	91.2%	2	67.6	61.0	49.1	59.1	74.3	74.8	69.0	72.7	51.8	$14,985	$1,265	$13,720
Benfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Lynwood Dr	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6555	455	31	14.7	6.2%	383 (84.2%)	9 (2.0%)	33 (7.3%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.7%)	98.3	5^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.4	6^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	79.4	73.8	77.8	77.1	85.3	88.5	93.7	89.1	79.4	$16,541	$1,554	$14,987
Belvedere Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	360 Broadwater Rd	Arnold	21012	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 975-9432	535	38	14.1	19.4%	410 (76.6%)	22 (4.1%)	54 (10.1%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	80.4	163^rd of 859 public elementary schools	81.0%		76.7	192^nd of 855 public elementary schools	77.5%	29	59.8	36.8	40.8	46.3	71.7	73.3	64.5	70.1	43.4	$17,028	$1,712	$15,316
Pasadena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 East Pasadena Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6573	356	31	11.5	31.7%	267 (75.0%)	26 (7.3%)	37 (10.4%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	73.9	208^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.8%		69.1	240^th of 855 public elementary schools	71.9%	32	45.7	41.2	34.1	40.4	65.2	58.0	77.3	66.4	43.2	$20,164	$1,839	$18,325
Arnold Elementary	Public	K-5	95 Joyce Lane E	Arnold	21012	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 757-4400	503	35	14.5	16.1%	365 (72.6%)	39 (7.8%)	38 (7.6%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	40 (8.0%)	91.1	68^th of 859 public elementary schools	92.1%		88.2	97^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.7%	29	58.8	61.4	50.0	57.0	76.5	79.8	77.0	77.9	55.4	$15,950	$1,247	$14,702
Jacobsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Mountain Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6460	510	32	15.7	30.8%	391 (76.7%)	35 (6.9%)	43 (8.4%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.5%)	34	498^th of 859 public elementary schools	42.0%		34.5	515^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.8%	17	38.3	20.0	14.1	24.2	45.7	42.3	31.8	39.7	14.0	$16,571	$1,605	$14,966
Lake Shore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4531 Mountain Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6465	333	25	13.5	24.3%	288 (86.5%)	4 (1.2%)	23 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	64	282^nd of 859 public elementary schools	67.2%		56.3	327^th of 855 public elementary schools	61.8%	45	51.0	33.3	31.1	38.7	71.4	54.2	46.7	57.7	31.1	$17,007	$1,503	$15,503

Frequently Asked Questions about Severna Park Elementary

Is Severna Park Elementary a good school?

Yes. Severna Park Elementary ranks in the top 5.9% of Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Severna Park Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Severna Park Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Severna Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Severna Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Severna Park Middle
High : Severna Park High

What district is Severna Park Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Severna Park Elementary?

Students at Severna Park Elementary are 81% White, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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