Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21797

Summary:

The 21797 zip code area is home to a single standout elementary school, Lisbon Elementary. This highly-ranked school consistently outperforms the Howard County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic assessments, earning it a spot in the top 14% of elementary schools in the state.

Lisbon Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 75.94% White, 10.15% Hispanic, 6.18% Asian, 1.77% African American, and 5.96% two or more races. Despite a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 15.01%, the school effectively utilizes its resources, spending $18,778 per student and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1. This efficient allocation of funds has contributed to the school's consistent high performance, as evidenced by its 4 or 5 out of 5 star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.

Overall, Lisbon Elementary stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced institution that is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education. The school's strong academic results, efficient resource allocation, and consistent high performance make it a standout choice for families in the 21797 zip code area.

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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
Lisbon Elementary	Public	K-5	15901 Frederick Rd	Woodbine	21797	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5506	453	31	14.8	15.0%	344 (75.9%)	8 (1.8%)	46 (10.2%)	28 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	85	120^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.0%		89.8	83^rd of 855 public elementary schools	90.3%	37	54.3	58.0	47.5	53.4	64.3	82.8	64.2	71.0	40.7	$18,305	$934	$17,371

Cities Near Zip Code 21797

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Woodbine	1.62 mi	1	20^th
Glenwood	2.45 mi	2	4^th
Glenelg	4.22 mi	1	25^th
Ellicott City	5.39 mi	22	27^th
Mount Airy	6.4 mi	4	43^rd

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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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