Clarksville Elementary

Summary:

Clarksville Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Clarksville, Maryland, serving 581 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland, Clarksville Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Clarksville Elementary's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with 70.1% proficient or better in Mathematics and 74.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation (38.21%), is unique compared to nearby schools like Talbott Springs Elementary and Running Brook Elementary. Additionally, Clarksville Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.76%), suggesting it serves a more affluent community compared to its neighbors.

The school's high academic performance is supported by its resource allocation, with a higher per-student spending of $17,047 and a lower student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9, indicating a focus on individualized attention and support for students. This commitment to excellence has allowed Clarksville Elementary to maintain its position as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Maryland for over a decade, making it a standout institution in the Howard County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public K-5

12041 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029

(410) 313-7050

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,129

Students who attend Clarksville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clarksville Middle
High:	River Hill High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

38.2%

White:

26.7%

African American:

21.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarksville Elementary ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^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 93.99. (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 Student population at Clarksville Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.2%), White (26.7%), African American (21%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary is 13.9. 31 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Clarksville Elementary employs 41.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarksville Elementary is $17,129. 27 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarksville 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 Clarksville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clarksville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	2.93	775^th	803	3.5%
2005	2.82	781^st	805	3.0%
2006	3.34	781^st	804	2.9%
2007	2.42	802^nd	818	2.0%
2008	87.65	20^th	838	97.6%
2009	87.09	31^st	850	96.4%
2010	87.12	24^th	855	97.2%
2011	86.36	35^th	853	95.9%
2012	85.73	28^th	857	96.7%
2013	74.24	202^nd	847	76.2%
2014	87.86	26^th	867	97.0%
2015	96.58	14^th	859	98.4%
2016	97.27	9^th	845	98.9%
2017	98.59	5^th	847	99.4%
2018	98.51	6^th	857	99.3%
2019	98.72	3^rd	853	99.6%
2021	96.65	31^st	802	96.1%
2022	90.78	73^rd	862	91.5%
2023	91.91	63^rd	855	92.6%
2024	93.99	47^th	859	94.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Clarksville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.71	18^th	796	97.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Clarksville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.99	47^th	788	94.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Clarksville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.04	8^th	128	93.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Clarksville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.42	61^st	504	87.9%

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Rank History for White students at Clarksville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.55	94^th	528	82.2%

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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 Clarksville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	523	13	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	-2	546
1990	562	12	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1991	591	16	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
1992	308	14	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1993	358	18	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1994	342	13	16	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	352	8	21	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1996	352	8	21	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1997	376	16	22	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1998	368	22	29	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	425
1999	340	25	37	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2000	369	32	52	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2001	372	32	59	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2002	485	47	129	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	668
2003	485	47	129	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	668
2004	473	48	142	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	669
2005	464	49	158	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	678
2006	461	49	156	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	675
2007	364	37	149	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	559
2008	348	22	155	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	532
2009	355	20	169	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	553
2010	346	12	174	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	542
2011	294	18	168	12	0	0	35	0	527
2012	275	24	175	12	0	0	36	0	522
2013	270	23	194	8	0	0	31	0	526
2014	245	31	215	8	0	0	24	0	523
2015	218	29	212	7	0	0	19	0	485
2016	182	25	228	11	0	0	19	0	465
2017	154	24	224	8	0	0	20	0	430
2018	121	37	243	13	2	0	16	0	432
2019	116	40	228	17	2	0	16	0	419
2020	129	47	224	19	0	0	17	0	436
2021	143	91	201	44	0	0	22	0	501
2022	149	114	202	51	0	0	23	0	539
2023	155	122	222	54	0	0	28	0	581

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 Clarksville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	546	23.0	23.7	n/a
1990	584	30.0	19.4	0.9
1991	622	33.5	18.5	1.4
1992	330	21.0	15.7	1.8
1993	387	22.5	17.2	1.6
1994	372	21.5	17.3	4.6
1995	383	22.6	16.9	1.3
1996	383	22.6	16.9	1.3
1997	419	23.8	17.6	2.6
1998	425	23.0	18.5	1.4
1999	406	23.0	17.7	3
2000	458	28.5	16.1	2
2001	469	29.5	15.9	1.5
2002	668	30.5	21.9	0.3
2003	668	30.5	21.9	0.3
2004	669	41.0	16.3	0.4
2005	678	41.0	16.5	0.6
2006	675	41.0	16.5	0.7
2007	559	38.8	14.4	0.2
2008	532	40.8	13.0	0.2
2009	553	39.6	14.0	0.4
2010	542	38.6	14.0	0.4
2011	527	34.8	15.1	0.6
2012	522	34.6	15.0	1.1
2013	526	33.6	15.6	1.1
2014	523	31.6	16.5	1.7
2015	485	33.0	14.6	2.1
2016	465	34.0	13.6	0.6
2017	430	29.0	14.8	0.9
2018	432	33.0	13.0	1.6
2019	419	33.0	12.6	1.9
2020	436	36.0	12.1	1.8
2021	501	39.8	12.5	9.8
2022	539	39.3	13.7	12.2
2023	581	41.7	13.9	18.8

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 Clarksville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	546	23.0	23.7	n/a
1990	584	30.0	19.4	0.9
1991	622	33.5	18.5	1.4
1992	330	21.0	15.7	1.8
1993	387	22.5	17.2	1.6
1994	372	21.5	17.3	4.6
1995	383	22.6	16.9	1.3
1996	383	22.6	16.9	1.3
1997	419	23.8	17.6	2.6
1998	425	23.0	18.5	1.4
1999	406	23.0	17.7	3
2000	458	28.5	16.1	2
2001	469	29.5	15.9	1.5
2002	668	30.5	21.9	0.3
2003	668	30.5	21.9	0.3
2004	669	41.0	16.3	0.4
2005	678	41.0	16.5	0.6
2006	675	41.0	16.5	0.7
2007	559	38.8	14.4	0.2
2008	532	40.8	13.0	0.2
2009	553	39.6	14.0	0.4
2010	542	38.6	14.0	0.4
2011	527	34.8	15.1	0.6
2012	522	34.6	15.0	1.1
2013	526	33.6	15.6	1.1
2014	523	31.6	16.5	1.7
2015	485	33.0	14.6	2.1
2016	465	34.0	13.6	0.6
2017	430	29.0	14.8	0.9
2018	432	33.0	13.0	1.6
2019	419	33.0	12.6	1.9
2020	436	36.0	12.1	1.8
2021	501	39.8	12.5	9.8
2022	539	39.3	13.7	12.2
2023	581	41.7	13.9	18.8

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 Clarksville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$507 (3.3%)	$14,916 (96.7%)	$15,423
2020	$613 (3.4%)	$17,247 (96.6%)	$17,860
2021	$971 (5.7%)	$16,076 (94.3%)	$17,047
2022	$947 (5.6%)	$16,038 (94.4%)	$16,985
2023	$1,190 (6.9%)	$15,939 (93.1%)	$17,129

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarksville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 855 Elementary schools	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	581	38.7%
African American	40	122	205%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	228	222	2.6%
Hispanic	17	54	217.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	155	33.6%
Two or More Races	16	28	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.9%	18.8%	16.9%

Schools Near Clarksville 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
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
Pointers Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 South Trotter Rd	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7142	812	55	14.8	7.4%	309 (38.1%)	108 (13.3%)	44 (5.4%)	277 (34.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (8.7%)	94.8	39^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.9	49^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.3%	10	84.2	72.9	64.3	73.7	84.9	73.6	69.3	76.0	52.1	$16,571	$753	$15,819
Swansfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5610 Cedar Ln	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6907	592	47	12.4	41.0%	174 (29.4%)	249 (42.1%)	58 (9.8%)	52 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.6%)	53	353^rd of 859 public elementary schools	58.9%		51	364^th of 855 public elementary schools	57.4%	11	50.5	34.9	31.6	39.0	48.4	45.8	50.0	48.1	16.1	$17,965	$1,396	$16,568
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
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
Bryant Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5450 Blue Heron Ln	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6859	361	37	9.6	50.1%	85 (23.5%)	165 (45.7%)	52 (14.4%)	23 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.7%)	44.3	426^th of 859 public elementary schools	50.4%		46.2	395^th of 855 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	47.6	25.5	15.3	30.1	39.7	54.9	41.4	44.8	20.3	$23,591	$1,810	$21,781
Clemens Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	10320 Quarterstaff Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6866	543	39	13.8	26.2%	216 (39.8%)	138 (25.4%)	65 (12.0%)	70 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.6%)	87.1	101^st of 859 public elementary schools	88.2%		75	206^th of 855 public elementary schools	75.9%	105	69.0	52.9	50.0	57.1	69.5	65.5	76.7	70.7	42.9	$17,686	$720	$16,965
Running Brook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5215 W Running Brook Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6893	399	46	8.6	50.9%	80 (20.1%)	202 (50.6%)	49 (12.3%)	22 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.3%)	35.3	489^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.1%		33.2	524^th of 855 public elementary schools	38.7%	35	37.7	41.9	18.8	31.5	38.3	55.8	14.8	34.1	7.8	$24,033	$1,790	$22,243
Atholton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Seneca Dr	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6853	489	36	13.7	16.8%	228 (46.6%)	112 (22.9%)	65 (13.3%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.4%)	82.7	146^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.0%		78.7	173^rd of 855 public elementary schools	79.8%	27	55.7	46.1	50.6	50.9	69.6	68.4	63.6	67.2	42.3	$16,440	$784	$15,655
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarksville Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Clarksville Elementary?

Students at Clarksville Elementary are 38% Asian, 27% White, 21% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Clarksville Elementary in?

Howard County Public Schools

How many students attend Clarksville Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Clarksville Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Clarksville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clarksville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clarksville Middle
High : River Hill High

Is Clarksville Elementary a good school?

Yes. Clarksville Elementary ranks in the top 5.5% of Maryland elementary schools.

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