Manor Woods Elementary

Summary:

Manor Woods Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the top-rated Howard County Public Schools district, Manor Woods consistently performs among the best elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 5% of Maryland schools.

Manor Woods Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 72.2% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 76.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation, is higher than many nearby schools like Longfellow Elementary and Running Brook Elementary. Additionally, Manor Woods has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student body compared to surrounding schools.

What sets Manor Woods Elementary apart is its consistent high performance across all grade levels and subject areas, ranking among the top 20-50 elementary schools in Maryland. Compared to nearby schools like Clarksville Elementary and Northfield Elementary, Manor Woods demonstrates significantly higher proficiency rates in MCAP assessments, suggesting an exceptional educational experience that is not necessarily replicated in all surrounding schools. This level of sustained excellence and the school's ability to support the academic growth of all students, regardless of their background, make Manor Woods Elementary a standout institution within the Howard County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland.

Detail:

Public K-5

11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 313-7165

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,634

Students who attend Manor Woods Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mount View Middle
High:	Marriotts Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 662

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.4%

White:

36.7%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manor Woods Elementary ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.07. (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: Asian (42.4%), White (36.7%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manor Woods Elementary is 13.4. 22 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manor Woods Elementary employs 49.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manor Woods Elementary is $16,634. 29 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manor Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	6.13	753^rd	803	6.2%
2005	5.54	765^th	805	5.0%
2006	5.16	769^th	804	4.4%
2007	5.07	777^th	818	5.0%
2008	83.17	88^th	838	89.5%
2009	87.51	23^rd	850	97.3%
2010	86.38	40^th	855	95.3%
2011	86.51	33^rd	853	96.1%
2012	82.63	68^th	857	92.1%
2013	86.30	29^th	847	96.6%
2014	85.74	58^th	867	93.3%
2015	96.07	21^st	859	97.6%
2016	94.62	33^rd	845	96.1%
2017	93.98	44^th	847	94.8%
2018	93.95	47^th	857	94.5%
2019	91.59	66^th	853	92.3%
2021	95.78	35^th	802	95.6%
2022	95.48	35^th	862	95.9%
2023	95.23	35^th	855	95.9%
2024	95.07	37^th	859	95.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.74	44^th	796	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.70	20^th	788	97.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.23	46^th	128	64.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.51	28^th	504	94.4%

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Rank History for White students at Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.09	138^th	528	73.9%

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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 Manor Woods Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	457	46	46	4	1	n/a	n/a	554
1996	457	46	46	4	1	n/a	n/a	554
1997	476	38	54	7	2	n/a	n/a	577
1998	449	30	62	9	1	n/a	n/a	551
1999	482	32	55	6	1	n/a	n/a	576
2000	491	32	72	6	1	n/a	n/a	602
2001	480	43	80	13	2	n/a	n/a	618
2002	535	51	92	11	0	n/a	n/a	689
2003	535	51	92	11	0	n/a	n/a	689
2004	537	59	90	6	0	n/a	n/a	692
2005	516	61	92	5	1	n/a	n/a	675
2006	513	50	105	5	1	n/a	n/a	674
2007	470	50	113	5	1	n/a	n/a	639
2008	424	45	126	7	0	n/a	n/a	602
2009	419	41	145	4	0	n/a	n/a	609
2010	414	42	163	8	2	n/a	n/a	629
2011	369	46	184	15	1	2	29	646
2012	349	53	185	18	2	2	28	637
2013	327	51	192	14	3	1	28	616
2014	345	51	226	17	5	0	32	676
2015	340	44	235	17	4	0	29	669
2016	310	44	288	21	4	0	37	704
2017	300	44	355	25	4	0	31	759
2018	277	57	400	29	3	0	28	794
2019	229	57	307	33	1	0	23	650
2020	215	44	314	33	0	0	21	627
2021	281	39	299	43	1	0	34	697
2022	265	48	294	49	1	0	40	697
2023	243	43	281	42	1	2	50	662

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 Manor Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	554	33.5	16.5	5.1
1996	554	33.5	16.5	5.1
1997	577	33.5	17.2	3.5
1998	551	32.0	17.2	2.7
1999	576	32.0	18.0	3.5
2000	602	34.0	17.7	3
2001	618	36.5	16.9	4.2
2002	689	40.5	17.0	4.6
2003	689	40.5	17.0	4.6
2004	692	43.0	16.1	3.6
2005	675	42.0	16.1	4.3
2006	674	45.0	15.0	2.8
2007	639	44.0	14.5	4.1
2008	602	43.0	14.0	5
2009	609	43.0	14.2	4.6
2010	629	42.0	14.9	4.8
2011	646	39.5	16.3	5
2012	637	40.5	15.7	5.8
2013	616	39.5	15.5	5.4
2014	676	42.0	16.0	6.1
2015	669	46.0	14.5	5.4
2016	704	46.0	15.3	5.5
2017	759	48.0	15.8	5.8
2018	794	52.0	15.2	5.5
2019	650	44.0	14.7	5.5
2020	627	48.5	12.9	5.9
2021	697	51.1	13.6	5.9
2022	697	50.1	13.9	8.2
2023	662	49.1	13.4	11.9

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 Manor Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	554	33.5	16.5	5.1
1996	554	33.5	16.5	5.1
1997	577	33.5	17.2	3.5
1998	551	32.0	17.2	2.7
1999	576	32.0	18.0	3.5
2000	602	34.0	17.7	3
2001	618	36.5	16.9	4.2
2002	689	40.5	17.0	4.6
2003	689	40.5	17.0	4.6
2004	692	43.0	16.1	3.6
2005	675	42.0	16.1	4.3
2006	674	45.0	15.0	2.8
2007	639	44.0	14.5	4.1
2008	602	43.0	14.0	5
2009	609	43.0	14.2	4.6
2010	629	42.0	14.9	4.8
2011	646	39.5	16.3	5
2012	637	40.5	15.7	5.8
2013	616	39.5	15.5	5.4
2014	676	42.0	16.0	6.1
2015	669	46.0	14.5	5.4
2016	704	46.0	15.3	5.5
2017	759	48.0	15.8	5.8
2018	794	52.0	15.2	5.5
2019	650	44.0	14.7	5.5
2020	627	48.5	12.9	5.9
2021	697	51.1	13.6	5.9
2022	697	50.1	13.9	8.2
2023	662	49.1	13.4	11.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manor Woods Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$426 (3.3%)	$12,491 (96.7%)	$12,917
2020	$467 (3.0%)	$15,251 (97.0%)	$15,718
2021	$709 (4.5%)	$15,195 (95.5%)	$15,905
2022	$907 (5.6%)	$15,169 (94.4%)	$16,076
2023	$695 (4.2%)	$15,939 (95.8%)	$16,634

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manor Woods Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 35^th of 855 Elementary schools	3.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	650	662	1.8%
African American	57	43	24.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	307	281	8.5%
Hispanic	33	42	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	229	243	6.1%
Two or More Races	23	50	117.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.5%	11.9%	6.4%

Schools Near Manor Woods 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
Manor Woods Elementary	Public	K-5	11575 Frederick Rd	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7165	662	49	13.4	11.9%	243 (36.7%)	43 (6.5%)	42 (6.3%)	281 (42.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.6%)	95.1	37^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.7%		95.2	35^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.9%	2	79.4	68.8	69.0	72.2	79.2	78.6	72.4	76.5	51.0	$16,634	$695	$15,939
West Friendship Elementary	Public	K-5	12500 Frederick Road	West Friendship	21794	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5512	366	27	13.4	9.3%	220 (60.1%)	21 (5.7%)	21 (5.7%)	74 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.9%)	96.1	27^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.9%		95.6	31^st of 855 public elementary schools	96.4%	4	77.5	66.1	65.2	69.8	73.2	85.2	88.2	82.0	63.8	$18,823	$769	$18,054
Waverly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10220 Wetherburn Rd	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2819	867	63	13.8	10.0%	239 (27.6%)	69 (8.0%)	34 (3.9%)	474 (54.7%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.2%)	96.2	26^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.0%		96.3	25^th of 855 public elementary schools	97.1%	1	76.0	64.2	72.3	70.6	80.6	84.2	77.8	80.8	58.2	$16,596	$769	$15,827
Centennial Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3825 Centennial Ln	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2800	698	50	14.0	12.8%	228 (32.7%)	53 (7.6%)	37 (5.3%)	317 (45.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.2%)	93.6	50^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.2%		93.3	54^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.7%	4	70.1	62.3	69.4	67.4	77.4	70.8	79.0	75.8	52.9	$15,271	$691	$14,581
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13400 Triadelphia Rd	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2560	605	44	13.7	4.8%	248 (41.0%)	51 (8.4%)	29 (4.8%)	229 (37.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.4%)	95.5	32^nd of 859 public elementary schools	96.3%		95.6	32^nd of 855 public elementary schools	96.3%		83.5	76.7	62.6	73.1	87.6	72.1	80.9	80.1	51.5	$17,230	$766	$16,464
St. Johns Lane Elementary	Public	K-5	2960 Saint Johns Ln	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2813	641	45	14.4	18.4%	255 (39.8%)	89 (13.9%)	43 (6.7%)	216 (33.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	90.9	70^th of 859 public elementary schools	91.9%		90	82^nd of 855 public elementary schools	90.4%	12	68.8	59.0	63.2	63.5	69.4	74.4	71.0	71.6	45.6	$16,108	$760	$15,349
Longfellow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5470 Hesperus Dr	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6879	478	38	12.5	46.9%	104 (21.8%)	165 (34.5%)	129 (27.0%)	37 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.0%)	51.9	363^rd of 859 public elementary schools	57.7%		40.4	456^th of 855 public elementary schools	46.7%	93	43.1	28.2	42.3	37.9	54.3	42.3	40.0	45.5	21.4	$19,579	$1,585	$17,994
Clarksville Elementary	Public	K-5	12041 Clarksville Pike	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7050	581	42	13.9	18.8%	155 (26.7%)	122 (21.0%)	54 (9.3%)	222 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	94	47^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.5%		91.9	63^rd of 855 public elementary schools	92.6%	16	80.5	71.6	59.8	70.1	79.0	72.7	71.6	74.2	52.6	$17,129	$1,190	$15,939
Northfield Elementary	Public	K-5	9125 Northfield Rd	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2806	747	50	15.0	15.1%	331 (44.3%)	64 (8.6%)	59 (7.9%)	225 (30.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.8%)	93.9	48^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.4%		93.6	52^nd of 855 public elementary schools	93.9%	4	74.2	65.9	63.7	68.0	75.2	72.0	77.4	74.9	54.8	$15,784	$650	$15,134
Dayton Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4691 Ten Oaks Rd	Dayton	21036	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-1571	783	58	13.4	7.5%	369 (47.1%)	73 (9.3%)	51 (6.5%)	215 (27.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.3%)	93.3	54^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.7%		92.8	60^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.0%	6	76.1	60.9	63.0	66.9	79.9	75.0	69.7	75.1	50.4	$17,441	$696	$16,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Manor Woods Elementary

How many students attend Manor Woods Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended Manor Woods Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Manor Woods Elementary attend?

Students who attend Manor Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount View Middle
High : Marriotts Ridge High

What district is Manor Woods Elementary in?

Howard County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Manor Woods Elementary?

Students at Manor Woods Elementary are 42% Asian, 37% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Is Manor Woods Elementary a good school?

Yes! Manor Woods Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

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