Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#554 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
90%
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
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgemere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School?
343 students attend Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School part of?
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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