Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deep Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deep Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Deep Run Elementary School's student population of 677 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
'Engaged, Kind, Responsible'
School Rankings
Deep Run Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deep Run Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
18%
33%
White
18%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Run Elementary School's ranking?
Deep Run Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Deep Run Elementary School often compared to?
Deep Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockburn Elementary School, Thunder Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Deep Run Elementary School?
677 students attend Deep Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Deep Run Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deep Run Elementary School?
Deep Run Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deep Run Elementary School offer ?
Deep Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deep Run Elementary School part of?
Deep Run Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Deep Run Elementary School located?
Deep Run Elementary School is located in the Waterloo neighborhood of Elkridge, MD.
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