St. Johns Lane Elementary

Summary:

St. Johns Lane Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving 641 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It 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.

St. Johns Lane Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 63.5% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics and 71.6% proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 41.1% and 63%, respectively. The school also has a more racially diverse student population than nearby schools, with 33.7% Asian, 39.78% White, 13.88% African American, and 6.71% Hispanic students. Additionally, only 18.41% of students at St. Johns Lane Elementary are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the district and state averages.

Despite its diversity, St. Johns Lane Elementary has maintained a high level of academic performance, ranking in the top 8% of elementary schools in Maryland. This suggests that the school has effective teaching practices and a curriculum that supports the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools like Westchester Elementary and Worthington Elementary, St. Johns Lane Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, racial diversity, and socioeconomic factors, making it a standout in the local education landscape.

Detail:

Public K-5

2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042-2510

(410) 313-2813

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,108

Students who attend St. Johns Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Patapsco Middle
High:	Mount Hebron High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 641

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.8%

Asian:

33.7%

African American:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Johns Lane Elementary ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 14^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 90.93. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at St. Johns Lane Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.8%), Asian (33.7%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Johns Lane Elementary is 14.4. 36 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare St. Johns Lane Elementary employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Johns Lane Elementary is $16,108. 36 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Johns Lane 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 St. Johns Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	17.14	698^th	803	13.1%
2005	19.12	682^nd	805	15.3%
2006	23.15	654^th	804	18.7%
2007	17.72	701^st	818	14.3%
2008	84.88	55^th	838	93.4%
2009	86.20	40^th	850	95.3%
2010	83.58	73^rd	855	91.5%
2011	83.72	65^th	853	92.4%
2012	85.59	33^rd	857	96.1%
2013	87.08	24^th	847	97.2%
2014	84.22	86^th	867	90.1%
2015	89.22	97^th	859	88.7%
2016	87.22	110^th	845	87.0%
2017	91.62	71^st	847	91.6%
2018	89.14	80^th	857	90.7%
2019	84.98	119^th	853	86.0%
2021	89.63	74^th	802	90.8%
2022	90.57	77^th	862	91.1%
2023	89.96	82^nd	855	90.4%
2024	90.93	70^th	859	91.9%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.08	83^rd	796	89.6%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.54	75^th	788	90.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.14	68^th	128	46.9%

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Rank History for African American students at St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.59	83^rd	504	83.5%

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Rank History for White students at St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.89	148^th	528	72.0%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Johns Lane Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	700	69	42	3	2	n/a	n/a	2	818
1990	904	84	64	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1991	579	84	48	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1992	580	98	62	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
1993	638	124	66	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
1994	614	123	93	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
1995	536	133	108	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
1996	536	133	108	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
1997	543	134	119	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	813
1998	365	98	78	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1999	416	75	96	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2000	391	96	109	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2001	400	95	120	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2002	414	107	152	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	692
2003	414	107	152	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	692
2004	426	128	166	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	744
2005	359	166	165	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	712
2006	393	178	176	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	766
2007	391	180	186	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	785
2008	444	32	58	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	551
2009	446	32	59	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	555
2010	446	36	52	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	549
2011	413	28	61	30	1	0	28	0	561
2012	406	25	56	34	1	0	30	0	552
2013	431	23	72	32	0	0	24	0	582
2014	339	47	246	30	2	0	17	0	681
2015	337	61	278	35	1	0	10	0	722
2016	329	70	289	28	1	0	12	0	729
2017	307	71	278	29	1	0	15	0	701
2018	311	92	241	32	1	0	26	0	703
2019	313	95	251	36	1	1	29	0	726
2020	329	99	260	43	1	1	31	0	764
2021	249	87	278	34	2	1	28	0	679
2022	242	89	251	32	1	1	35	0	651
2023	255	89	216	43	2	0	36	0	641

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 St. Johns Lane Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	818	31.0	26.3	n/a
1990	1056	53.5	19.7	4.4
1991	715	38.5	18.5	6
1992	750	38.0	19.7	8
1993	837	41.5	20.2	7.2
1994	840	44.5	18.9	12.6
1995	793	49.9	15.9	14.6
1996	793	49.9	15.9	14.6
1997	813	48.0	16.9	14.4
1998	562	32.0	17.6	16.5
1999	607	32.0	19.0	17
2000	624	41.0	15.2	17.9
2001	645	42.5	15.2	14.1
2002	692	44.0	15.7	13.4
2003	692	44.0	15.7	13.4
2004	744	47.5	15.7	15.9
2005	712	48.0	14.8	16.7
2006	766	50.0	15.3	19.5
2007	785	51.5	15.2	21.4
2008	551	38.8	14.2	2
2009	555	38.8	14.3	4.3
2010	549	35.8	15.3	3.5
2011	561	33.8	16.5	6.2
2012	552	35.8	15.4	2.7
2013	582	38.8	15.0	3.8
2014	681	41.0	16.6	9.1
2015	722	50.0	14.4	9.3
2016	729	50.0	14.5	9.3
2017	701	48.0	14.6	7.4
2018	703	50.0	14.0	6.7
2019	726	49.0	14.8	6.3
2020	764	48.0	15.9	7.3
2021	679	44.2	15.3	8.4
2022	651	43.2	15.0	12.4
2023	641	44.5	14.4	18.4

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 St. Johns Lane Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	818	31.0	26.3	n/a
1990	1056	53.5	19.7	4.4
1991	715	38.5	18.5	6
1992	750	38.0	19.7	8
1993	837	41.5	20.2	7.2
1994	840	44.5	18.9	12.6
1995	793	49.9	15.9	14.6
1996	793	49.9	15.9	14.6
1997	813	48.0	16.9	14.4
1998	562	32.0	17.6	16.5
1999	607	32.0	19.0	17
2000	624	41.0	15.2	17.9
2001	645	42.5	15.2	14.1
2002	692	44.0	15.7	13.4
2003	692	44.0	15.7	13.4
2004	744	47.5	15.7	15.9
2005	712	48.0	14.8	16.7
2006	766	50.0	15.3	19.5
2007	785	51.5	15.2	21.4
2008	551	38.8	14.2	2
2009	555	38.8	14.3	4.3
2010	549	35.8	15.3	3.5
2011	561	33.8	16.5	6.2
2012	552	35.8	15.4	2.7
2013	582	38.8	15.0	3.8
2014	681	41.0	16.6	9.1
2015	722	50.0	14.4	9.3
2016	729	50.0	14.5	9.3
2017	701	48.0	14.6	7.4
2018	703	50.0	14.0	6.7
2019	726	49.0	14.8	6.3
2020	764	48.0	15.9	7.3
2021	679	44.2	15.3	8.4
2022	651	43.2	15.0	12.4
2023	641	44.5	14.4	18.4

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 St. Johns Lane Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$382 (3.4%)	$11,009 (96.6%)	$11,391
2020	$423 (3.4%)	$11,910 (96.6%)	$12,333
2021	$754 (5.7%)	$12,576 (94.3%)	$13,330
2022	$862 (5.8%)	$13,942 (94.2%)	$14,803
2023	$760 (4.7%)	$15,349 (95.3%)	$16,108

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Johns Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 82^nd of 855 Elementary schools	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	726	641	11.7%
African American	95	89	6.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	251	216	13.9%
Hispanic	36	43	19.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	313	255	18.5%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	18.4%	12.1%

Schools Near St. Johns Lane 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
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
Hollifield Station Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Stonehouse Dr	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2550	732	53	13.8	30.2%	152 (20.8%)	117 (16.0%)	108 (14.8%)	310 (42.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	73.1	215^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.0%		78.2	176^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.4%	39	49.5	55.4	43.8	49.3	61.3	58.0	54.8	57.8	30.7	$17,588	$669	$16,919
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
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
Veterans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4355 Montgomery Road	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-1700	870	67	12.9	28.7%	198 (22.8%)	153 (17.6%)	79 (9.1%)	372 (42.8%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.7%)	83	143^rd of 859 public elementary schools	83.4%		76.8	191^st of 855 public elementary schools	77.7%	48	71.9	49.3	48.5	56.3	67.7	60.4	63.2	63.7	41.7	$16,613	$866	$15,747
Westchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Old Frederick Rd	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1088	659	45	14.5	29.6%	380 (57.7%)	56 (8.5%)	71 (10.8%)	108 (16.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.5%)	81.5	153^rd of 859 public elementary schools	82.2%		78.5	174^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.6%	21	55.7	42.5	54.6	51.1	62.3	62.5	68.9	64.5	45.9	$16,246	$1,639	$14,607
Worthington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4570 Roundhill Rd	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2825	436	33	13.0	11.0%	182 (41.7%)	30 (6.9%)	27 (6.2%)	160 (36.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	97.7	10^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.8%		98.2	8^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.1%	2	77.8	86.6	68.5	77.3	82.0	97.0	80.8	86.6	59.7	$18,945	$685	$18,260
Chadwick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1918 Winder Rd	Baltimore	21244	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-1300	606	41	14.6	65.8%	36 (5.9%)	284 (46.9%)	84 (13.9%)	188 (31.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	48.6	389^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.7%		45.7	399^th of 855 public elementary schools	53.3%	10	39.1	28.8	20.5	29.8	43.5	57.9	61.0	53.8	13.8	$20,153	$3,103	$17,050
Woodbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1410 Pleasant Valley Dr	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-0857	451	29	15.7	67.6%	30 (6.7%)	122 (27.1%)	87 (19.3%)	200 (44.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	63.4	285^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.8%		59.3	303^rd of 855 public elementary schools	64.6%	18	48.3	35.2	39.2	40.4	56.1	59.2	62.2	59.4	18.9	$15,538	$1,882	$13,656

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Johns Lane Elementary

How many students attend St. Johns Lane Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 641 students attended St. Johns Lane Elementary.

What district is St. Johns Lane Elementary in?

Howard County Public Schools

Is St. Johns Lane Elementary a good school?

Yes. St. Johns Lane Elementary ranks in the top 8.1% of Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of St. Johns Lane Elementary attend?

Students who attend St. Johns Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Patapsco Middle
High : Mount Hebron High

What is the racial makeup of St. Johns Lane Elementary?

Students at St. Johns Lane Elementary are 40% White, 34% Asian, 14% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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