Serving 825 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellows Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellows Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellows Spring Elementary School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
Bellows Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellows Spring Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#223 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
33%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
20%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Bellows Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Bellows Spring Elementary School is ranked #223 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bellows Spring Elementary School?
825 students attend Bellows Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Bellows Spring Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Spring Elementary School?
Bellows Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellows Spring Elementary School offer ?
Bellows Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellows Spring Elementary School part of?
Bellows Spring Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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