West Annapolis Elementary

Summary:

West Annapolis Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving 233 students in grades K-5 in Annapolis, Maryland, which is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.

West Annapolis Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the county and state averages, with 78.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57.6% proficient or better in Math, compared to 53.9% and 27.6% in the district, respectively. The school also performs well for both female and White student populations, ranking 64th and 32nd out of Maryland elementary schools in those categories. Additionally, West Annapolis Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12.3 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby elementary schools such as Hillsmere Elementary, Georgetown East Elementary, and Germantown Elementary, West Annapolis Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the region, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. This suggests that West Annapolis Elementary may be providing a higher-quality educational experience and resources that contribute to its students' success.

Detail:

Public K-5

505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 222-1635

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,807

Students who attend West Annapolis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wiley H. Bates Middle
High:	Annapolis High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

Hispanic:

20.2%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Annapolis Elementary ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^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 89.91. (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 (59.2%), Hispanic (20.2%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Annapolis Elementary is 12.3, which is the 16^th best among 80 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare West Annapolis Elementary employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Annapolis Elementary is $19,807, which is the 19^th highest among 80 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Annapolis 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 West Annapolis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Annapolis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	27.12	636^th	803	20.8%
2005	21.40	666^th	805	17.3%
2006	11.53	727^th	804	9.6%
2007	13.25	724^th	818	11.5%
2008	77.78	170^th	838	79.7%
2009	85.46	51^st	850	94.0%
2010	82.19	90^th	855	89.5%
2011	83.71	66^th	853	92.3%
2012	76.34	166^th	857	80.6%
2013	79.16	136^th	847	83.9%
2014	86.87	41^st	867	95.3%
2015	97.04	11^th	859	98.7%
2016	95.58	21^st	845	97.5%
2017	83.81	147^th	847	82.6%
2018	93.88	50^th	857	94.2%
2019	94.37	41^st	853	95.2%
2021	85.72	91^st	802	88.7%
2022	89.04	90^th	862	89.6%
2023	89.56	87^th	855	89.8%
2024	89.91	81^st	859	90.6%

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Rank History for Female students at West Annapolis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.29	64^th	796	92.0%

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Rank History for Male students at West Annapolis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.89	133^rd	788	83.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Annapolis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.22	32^nd	528	93.9%

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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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Enrollment information for West Annapolis Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	169	74	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	6	256
1990	145	57	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	18	228
1991	175	68	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1992	191	70	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1993	180	79	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1994	188	73	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1995	168	77	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1996	168	77	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1997	189	78	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1998	173	47	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1999	183	47	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2000	204	51	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2001	201	53	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
2002	183	56	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2003	183	56	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2004	185	59	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2005	161	46	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	170	40	8	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	229
2007	165	36	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	222
2008	198	33	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	244
2009	191	32	10	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	243
2010	208	41	13	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	274
2011	203	32	8	16	0	1	19	0	279
2012	210	31	5	14	0	0	15	0	275
2013	202	32	8	15	0	3	13	0	273
2014	178	25	10	14	0	2	6	0	235
2015	144	23	4	8	0	0	2	0	181
2016	122	23	1	6	0	0	13	0	165
2017	134	29	5	16	2	1	11	0	198
2018	150	24	7	24	2	1	19	0	227
2019	161	23	6	31	2	1	12	0	236
2020	162	24	3	40	2	0	20	0	251
2021	132	19	2	39	0	0	23	0	215
2022	138	23	4	36	0	0	26	0	227
2023	138	24	4	47	0	1	19	0	233

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Annapolis Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	256	14.1	18.1	n/a
1990	228	13.9	16.4	13.2
1991	249	15.0	16.6	20.5
1992	266	17.5	15.2	23.7
1993	269	19.2	14.0	23.4
1994	268	19.1	14.0	17.5
1995	247	15.2	16.3	20.6
1996	247	15.2	16.3	20.6
1997	270	14.0	19.3	18.5
1998	222	12.4	17.9	11.3
1999	235	12.4	19.0	13.6
2000	264	14.0	18.9	14.8
2001	261	16.3	16.0	13
2002	262	16.3	16.1	16
2003	262	16.3	16.1	16
2004	268	17.0	15.8	18.3
2005	225	16.0	14.1	16.4
2006	229	17.0	13.5	14.8
2007	222	17.8	12.5	13.5
2008	244	17.8	13.7	12.7
2009	243	17.9	13.6	14
2010	274	20.0	13.6	17.2
2011	279	20.1	13.8	14.3
2012	275	19.0	14.4	15.3
2013	273	18.1	15.0	14.7
2014	235	17.8	13.2	14.9
2015	181	18.0	10.0	14.4
2016	165	16.0	10.3	12.7
2017	198	16.5	12.0	14.1
2018	227	16.5	13.7	17.6
2019	236	18.6	12.6	13.6
2020	251	19.8	12.6	15.5
2021	215	20.6	10.4	19.5
2022	227	20.1	11.2	18.9
2023	233	18.8	12.3	21.5

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 West Annapolis Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	256	14.1	18.1	n/a
1990	228	13.9	16.4	13.2
1991	249	15.0	16.6	20.5
1992	266	17.5	15.2	23.7
1993	269	19.2	14.0	23.4
1994	268	19.1	14.0	17.5
1995	247	15.2	16.3	20.6
1996	247	15.2	16.3	20.6
1997	270	14.0	19.3	18.5
1998	222	12.4	17.9	11.3
1999	235	12.4	19.0	13.6
2000	264	14.0	18.9	14.8
2001	261	16.3	16.0	13
2002	262	16.3	16.1	16
2003	262	16.3	16.1	16
2004	268	17.0	15.8	18.3
2005	225	16.0	14.1	16.4
2006	229	17.0	13.5	14.8
2007	222	17.8	12.5	13.5
2008	244	17.8	13.7	12.7
2009	243	17.9	13.6	14
2010	274	20.0	13.6	17.2
2011	279	20.1	13.8	14.3
2012	275	19.0	14.4	15.3
2013	273	18.1	15.0	14.7
2014	235	17.8	13.2	14.9
2015	181	18.0	10.0	14.4
2016	165	16.0	10.3	12.7
2017	198	16.5	12.0	14.1
2018	227	16.5	13.7	17.6
2019	236	18.6	12.6	13.6
2020	251	19.8	12.6	15.5
2021	215	20.6	10.4	19.5
2022	227	20.1	11.2	18.9
2023	233	18.8	12.3	21.5

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 West Annapolis Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$381 (2.5%)	$15,097 (97.5%)	$15,477
2020	$459 (2.9%)	$15,114 (97.0%)	$15,574
2021	$874 (4.6%)	$18,031 (95.4%)	$18,905
2022	$1,473 (7.6%)	$17,958 (92.4%)	$19,431
2023	$1,558 (7.9%)	$18,250 (92.1%)	$19,807

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Annapolis Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 87^th of 855 Elementary schools	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	233	1.3%
African American	23	24	4.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	31	47	51.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	161	138	14.3%
Two or More Races	12	19	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.6%	21.5%	7.9%

Schools Near West Annapolis 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
West Annapolis Elementary	Public	K-5	505 Melvin Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1635	233	19	12.3	21.5%	138 (59.2%)	24 (10.3%)	47 (20.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.2%)	89.9	81^st of 859 public elementary schools	90.6%		89.6	87^th of 855 public elementary schools	89.8%	6	65.9	58.5	48.8	57.6	85.0	68.3	81.4	78.2	45.5	$19,807	$1,558	$18,250
Germantown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Windell Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1615	482	42	11.4	75.3%	100 (20.7%)	99 (20.5%)	268 (55.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	32.3	512^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.4%		20.6	649^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.1%	137	31.0	22.2	20.3	24.4	35.7	41.4	31.1	36.0	17.8	$21,289	$2,640	$18,649
Annapolis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	180 Green Street	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1600	200	23	8.6	79.0%	32 (16.0%)	118 (59.0%)	46 (23.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	19.9	656^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.6%		31.3	535^th of 855 public elementary schools	37.4%	121	12.0	14.3	14.3	13.5	12.0	47.6	27.6	28.0	10.3	$30,253	$4,268	$25,985
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 George and Marion Phelps Lan	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1626	578	52	11.1	94.5%	17 (2.9%)	201 (34.8%)	341 (59.0%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	11.9	788^th of 859 public elementary schools	8.3%		12.4	779^th of 855 public elementary schools	8.9%	9	15.9	9.5		10.0	17.1	23.1	17.8	19.3		$21,341	$2,590	$18,751
Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School	Public	K-5	2000 Capital Drive	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 934-1444	585	59	9.9	67.7%	74 (12.6%)	305 (52.1%)	157 (26.8%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.2%)	19.9	655^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.7%		17.2	699^th of 855 public elementary schools	18.2%	44	11.5	11.1	12.3	11.7	28.6	33.3	29.6	30.4	14.8	$18,917	$1,793	$17,124
Eastport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 5th Avenue	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1605	269	26	10.3	86.2%	30 (11.2%)	69 (25.7%)	164 (61.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	16.8	695^th of 859 public elementary schools	19.1%		18.7	669^th of 855 public elementary schools	21.8%	26	13.6	20.0	8.2	13.5	15.9	37.5	25.6	26.0	6.1	$26,553	$3,394	$23,159
Tyler Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Janwall St	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 482-9610	424	41	10.3	96.0%	10 (2.4%)	15 (3.5%)	397 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16.9	692^nd of 859 public elementary schools	19.4%		15.3	732^nd of 855 public elementary schools	14.4%	40	9.8	8.5		6.6	24.6	25.0	36.2	28.7	8.3	$23,816	$3,151	$20,665
Georgetown East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Dogwood Rd	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1610	303	32	9.5	83.8%	31 (10.2%)	134 (44.2%)	123 (40.6%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	19	668^th of 859 public elementary schools	22.2%		12.3	780^th of 855 public elementary schools	8.8%	112	15.0	12.2		9.5	25.6	42.5	9.7	27.3		$31,040	$3,820	$27,220
Rolling Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1985 Valley Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-5820	377	33	11.3	45.6%	172 (45.6%)	38 (10.1%)	127 (33.7%)	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	63.2	287^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.6%		57.7	317^th of 855 public elementary schools	62.9%	30	44.4	39.5	37.3	40.4	46.8	69.7	43.1	54.6	29.8	$20,587	$1,741	$18,846
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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Annapolis Elementary

What district is West Annapolis Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of West Annapolis Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Annapolis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wiley H. Bates Middle
High : Annapolis High

How many students attend West Annapolis Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended West Annapolis Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of West Annapolis Elementary?

Students at West Annapolis Elementary are 59% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is West Annapolis Elementary a good school?

Yes. West Annapolis Elementary ranks in the top 9.4% of Maryland elementary schools.

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