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Guilford Elementary

Summary:

Guilford Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Maryland, serving 478 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guilford Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Stevens Forest Elementary and Clemens Crossing Elementary in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students, around 49%, compared to the 16-38% range at nearby schools. Guilford's test scores, as measured by the MCAP assessments, are generally lower than the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were 28.5% and 47.4%, respectively, compared to the district's 41.1% and 63%, and the state's 24.1% and 48.4%.

Guilford Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, generally perform below their peers in the state. Additionally, Guilford has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.4% in 2020-2021 to 56.49% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While Guilford faces significant challenges, the school's location within a highly-ranked school district suggests that there may be opportunities for collaboration and the implementation of effective strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7335 Oakland Mills Rd
       Columbia, MD  21046-1639

(410) 880-5930

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,037 Help


Students who attend Guilford Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hammond High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.0%
Hispanic:
18.0%
White:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Guilford Elementary ranks worse than 50.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 36th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.34. (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 Guilford Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49%), Hispanic (18%), White (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guilford Elementary is 11.2, which is the 6th best among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guilford Elementary is $21,037, which is the 5th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Howard County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Guilford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.41 632nd 803 21.3%
2005 37.79 556th 805 30.9%
2006 38.14 548th 804 31.8%
2007 35.45 576th 818 29.6%
2008 60.37 378th 838 54.9%
2009 49.46 499th 850 41.3%
2010 54.22 451st 855 47.3%
2011 59.12 392nd 853 54.0%
2012 64.66 331st 857 61.4%
2013 65.02 310th 847 63.4%
2014 47.02 542nd 867 37.5%
2015 36.35 513th 859 40.3%
2016 43.62 444th 845 47.5%
2017 41.97 453rd 847 46.5%
2018 40.71 460th 857 46.3%
2019 35.46 500th 853 41.4%
2021 32.81 443rd 802 44.8%
2022 42.31 460th 862 46.6%
2023 40.66 450th 855 47.4%
2024 43.34 435th 859 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.93 262nd 546 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.89 485th 796 39.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.32 429th 788 45.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.12 102nd 128 20.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.20 356th 504 29.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.73 125th 347 64.0%
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Rank History for White students at Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.31 248th 528 53.0%
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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 citizen
Friday, May 29, 2009

Open Quote I attended the most wonderful production of 'Aladdin' last night at Guilford Elementary School - it was put on by the 4th/5th grade chorus. The children and staff did an absolutely fantastic job - those productions are so much work for all involved, and for those teachers not involved (they give up time so that the students may have this beneficial experience). Many compliments to the whole school.

The entrance to the school has been redone and reflects a caring, happy, attentive attitude by the school population! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Guilford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 314 134 20 2 2 n/a n/a 1 473
1990 349 138 29 5 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1991 379 157 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1992 361 167 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 359 184 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 351 160 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 304 169 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 304 169 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 311 156 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1998 278 162 32 15 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 268 167 29 13 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 236 186 29 18 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 266 199 32 13 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 231 172 32 20 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 231 172 32 20 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 183 150 35 31 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 166 165 46 34 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 187 170 41 41 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 208 166 47 49 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 192 179 49 58 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2009 210 187 42 45 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 209 207 47 46 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2011 134 202 43 66 0 3 49 0 497
2012 137 226 48 67 0 1 44 0 523
2013 80 252 42 69 0 0 35 0 478
2014 87 270 52 54 0 0 34 0 497
2015 89 263 58 51 0 0 35 0 496
2016 86 242 57 50 1 0 33 0 469
2017 91 220 59 52 1 0 28 0 451
2018 71 225 70 61 1 0 22 0 450
2019 81 194 75 61 1 0 27 0 439
2020 76 230 74 65 0 0 30 0 475
2021 69 261 68 70 0 0 32 0 500
2022 76 244 71 77 2 0 27 0 497
2023 67 234 65 86 1 0 25 0 478

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 Guilford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 473 28.0 16.8 n/a
1990 522 27.0 19.3 7.1
1991 568 29.0 19.5 7.9
1992 560 29.5 18.9 11.3
1993 582 30.5 19.1 10.8
1994 555 30.5 18.2 12.8
1995 517 31.0 16.7 15.9
1996 517 31.0 16.7 15.9
1997 510 29.0 17.6 17.1
1998 489 30.0 16.3 22.5
1999 479 30.0 16.0 24.2
2000 469 34.0 13.8 25.6
2001 510 36.0 14.2 24.9
2002 457 38.5 11.9 23.9
2003 457 38.5 11.9 23.9
2004 401 36.5 11.0 22.7
2005 412 33.0 12.5 27.9
2006 440 32.0 13.8 25.2
2007 470 33.8 13.9 28.7
2008 479 36.5 13.1 26.9
2009 486 41.0 11.9 28.6
2010 511 38.5 13.2 31.9
2011 497 34.5 14.4 31
2012 523 37.0 14.1 32.9
2013 478 38.0 12.5 40.8
2014 497 38.0 13.0 41.9
2015 496 40.0 12.4 44.4
2016 469 41.0 11.4 43.3
2017 451 40.4 11.1 38.4
2018 450 39.4 11.4 43.6
2019 439 40.0 10.9 38.3
2020 475 37.0 12.8 39.2
2021 500 42.1 11.8 40.4
2022 497 42.6 11.6 45.5
2023 478 42.6 11.2 56.5

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 Guilford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 473 28.0 16.8 n/a
1990 522 27.0 19.3 7.1
1991 568 29.0 19.5 7.9
1992 560 29.5 18.9 11.3
1993 582 30.5 19.1 10.8
1994 555 30.5 18.2 12.8
1995 517 31.0 16.7 15.9
1996 517 31.0 16.7 15.9
1997 510 29.0 17.6 17.1
1998 489 30.0 16.3 22.5
1999 479 30.0 16.0 24.2
2000 469 34.0 13.8 25.6
2001 510 36.0 14.2 24.9
2002 457 38.5 11.9 23.9
2003 457 38.5 11.9 23.9
2004 401 36.5 11.0 22.7
2005 412 33.0 12.5 27.9
2006 440 32.0 13.8 25.2
2007 470 33.8 13.9 28.7
2008 479 36.5 13.1 26.9
2009 486 41.0 11.9 28.6
2010 511 38.5 13.2 31.9
2011 497 34.5 14.4 31
2012 523 37.0 14.1 32.9
2013 478 38.0 12.5 40.8
2014 497 38.0 13.0 41.9
2015 496 40.0 12.4 44.4
2016 469 41.0 11.4 43.3
2017 451 40.4 11.1 38.4
2018 450 39.4 11.4 43.6
2019 439 40.0 10.9 38.3
2020 475 37.0 12.8 39.2
2021 500 42.1 11.8 40.4
2022 497 42.6 11.6 45.5
2023 478 42.6 11.2 56.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Guilford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,106 (6.1%) $16,902 (93.9%) $18,008
2020 $1,137 (6.6%) $16,048 (93.4%) $17,185
2021 $1,175 (6.6%) $16,524 (93.4%) $17,700
2022 $1,552 (7.9%) $18,135 (92.1%) $19,687
2023 $1,443 (6.9%) $19,594 (93.1%) $21,037

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Guilford 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 500th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 450th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students439478
 8.9%
African American194234
 20.6%
American Indian11
Asian7565
 13.3%
Hispanic6186
 41%
Pacific Islander00
White8167
 17.3%
Two or More Races2725
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%56.5%
 18.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Guilford Elementary.

Students at Guilford Elementary are 49% African American, 18% Hispanic, 14% White, 14% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Guilford Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hammond High

Guilford Elementary ranks 435th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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