Worthington Elementary

Summary:

Worthington Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving 436 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland, Worthington consistently ranks among the top 10-30 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Worthington Elementary's students significantly outperform the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.3% of Worthington students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 41.1% in the district and 24.1% statewide. In ELA, 86.6% of Worthington students were proficient or better, compared to 63% in the district and 48.4% statewide. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 41.74% White, 36.7% Asian, 7.34% two or more races, 6.88% African American, and 6.19% Hispanic, which is notable compared to some nearby schools like Phelps Luck Elementary and Thunder Hill Elementary.

Worthington Elementary's academic performance is consistently superior to nearby schools, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, ELA, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd-grade Mathematics, Worthington had a 77.8% proficiency rate, compared to 65.3% at Waterloo Elementary and 58.3% at Veterans Elementary. Additionally, Worthington has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 11.01% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to higher rates at some nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4570 Roundhill Rd
       Ellicott City, MD  21043-6751


(410) 313-2825

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,945 Help


Students who attend Worthington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ellicott Mills Middle
High:    Howard High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Asian:
36.7%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Worthington Elementary ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks first 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 97.73. (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 Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), Asian (36.7%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Worthington Elementary is 13, which is the 21st best among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Worthington Elementary employs 33.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worthington Elementary is $18,945, which is the 14th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Worthington 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 Worthington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Worthington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.51 779th 803 3.0%
2005 2.12 788th 805 2.1%
2006 4.37 776th 804 3.5%
2007 5.61 771st 818 5.7%
2008 89.57 3rd 838 99.6%
2009 88.04 15th 850 98.2%
2010 85.40 50th 855 94.2%
2011 87.46 17th 853 98.0%
2012 81.51 90th 857 89.5%
2013 85.69 37th 847 95.6%
2014 84.87 76th 867 91.2%
2015 92.22 60th 859 93.0%
2016 94.93 30th 845 96.4%
2017 89.74 89th 847 89.5%
2018 90.02 77th 857 91.0%
2019 93.22 53rd 853 93.8%
2021 96.94 26th 802 96.8%
2022 96.98 19th 862 97.8%
2023 98.19 8th 855 99.1%
2024 97.73 10th 859 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Worthington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.82 28th 796 96.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Worthington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.85 27th 788 96.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Worthington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.44 45th 128 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at Worthington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.54 71st 528 86.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Worthington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 466 36 14 1 1 n/a n/a 1 519
1990 484 31 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 435 17 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 469 25 32 4 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 526 29 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 492 26 43 8 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 584 35 57 12 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 584 35 57 12 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 441 30 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 485 27 47 7 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 494 25 50 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2000 515 31 47 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2001 515 32 49 2 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 539 43 68 7 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 539 43 68 7 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 417 29 64 10 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 368 43 73 7 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2006 403 27 88 9 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 418 28 96 9 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2008 304 28 96 6 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2009 298 37 96 7 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2010 297 35 109 10 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 296 33 129 14 0 1 21 0 494
2012 297 34 149 22 0 1 19 0 522
2013 308 38 132 29 0 2 24 0 533
2014 294 40 134 25 0 2 29 0 524
2015 288 44 165 25 0 2 28 0 552
2016 271 38 179 25 0 1 25 0 539
2017 259 36 184 25 0 0 23 0 527
2018 247 38 183 21 1 0 25 0 515
2019 226 34 209 31 1 0 34 0 535
2020 199 34 202 38 2 0 33 0 508
2021 190 36 189 23 2 0 27 0 467
2022 188 25 172 29 1 0 31 0 446
2023 182 30 160 27 5 0 32 0 436

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 Worthington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 519 25.0 20.7 n/a
1990 534 30.5 17.5 2.6
1991 479 28.0 17.1 1.9
1992 530 29.5 17.9 2.3
1993 594 31.0 19.2 2
1994 569 29.0 19.6 1.9
1995 688 36.8 18.7 2.3
1996 688 36.8 18.7 2.3
1997 528 31.0 17.0 2.7
1998 566 30.0 18.9 1.8
1999 575 30.0 19.2 2.1
2000 596 32.7 18.2 2.5
2001 598 35.5 16.8 1.5
2002 657 36.0 18.3 1.7
2003 657 36.0 18.3 1.7
2004 520 32.0 16.3 1
2005 491 31.0 15.8 0.8
2006 527 31.0 17.0 0.4
2007 551 33.0 16.7 0.4
2008 435 32.0 13.6 1.4
2009 439 31.0 14.2 1.6
2010 452 37.0 12.2 2.4
2011 494 33.0 14.9 2.4
2012 522 35.0 14.9 3.3
2013 533 35.0 15.2 1.7
2014 524 31.0 16.9 2.7
2015 552 33.0 16.7 2.9
2016 539 35.0 15.4 3.3
2017 527 35.0 15.0 4.9
2018 515 34.4 14.9 2.5
2019 535 34.5 15.5 5.8
2020 508 34.5 14.7 4.5
2021 467 33.5 13.9 5.8
2022 446 34.3 13.0 5.8
2023 436 33.3 13.0 11

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 Worthington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 519 25.0 20.7 n/a
1990 534 30.5 17.5 2.6
1991 479 28.0 17.1 1.9
1992 530 29.5 17.9 2.3
1993 594 31.0 19.2 2
1994 569 29.0 19.6 1.9
1995 688 36.8 18.7 2.3
1996 688 36.8 18.7 2.3
1997 528 31.0 17.0 2.7
1998 566 30.0 18.9 1.8
1999 575 30.0 19.2 2.1
2000 596 32.7 18.2 2.5
2001 598 35.5 16.8 1.5
2002 657 36.0 18.3 1.7
2003 657 36.0 18.3 1.7
2004 520 32.0 16.3 1
2005 491 31.0 15.8 0.8
2006 527 31.0 17.0 0.4
2007 551 33.0 16.7 0.4
2008 435 32.0 13.6 1.4
2009 439 31.0 14.2 1.6
2010 452 37.0 12.2 2.4
2011 494 33.0 14.9 2.4
2012 522 35.0 14.9 3.3
2013 533 35.0 15.2 1.7
2014 524 31.0 16.9 2.7
2015 552 33.0 16.7 2.9
2016 539 35.0 15.4 3.3
2017 527 35.0 15.0 4.9
2018 515 34.4 14.9 2.5
2019 535 34.5 15.5 5.8
2020 508 34.5 14.7 4.5
2021 467 33.5 13.9 5.8
2022 446 34.3 13.0 5.8
2023 436 33.3 13.0 11

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 Worthington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (2.9%) $13,065 (97.1%) $13,459
2020 $505 (3.5%) $13,776 (96.5%) $14,281
2021 $669 (4.0%) $16,032 (96.0%) $16,700
2022 $985 (5.3%) $17,504 (94.7%) $18,489
2023 $685 (3.6%) $18,260 (96.4%) $18,945

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Worthington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 8th of 855 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535436
 18.5%
African American3430
 11.8%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian209160
 23.4%
Hispanic3127
 12.9%
Pacific Islander00
White226182
 19.5%
Two or More Races3432
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%11%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Worthington Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Worthington Elementary.

Yes! Worthington Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

Students who attend Worthington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ellicott Mills Middle
High : Howard High

Students at Worthington Elementary are 42% White, 37% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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