Cradlerock Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, Maryland 21045 · Howard County Public Schools
#570 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#37088 of 50,301 nationally
About Cradlerock Elementary
Cradlerock Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Howard County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 570th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 23 schools in Columbia; Cradlerock Elementary ranks 23rd of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cradlerock Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cradlerock Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 92 m away
Stevens Forest Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 1.4 km away
Oakland Mills Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students · 1.7 km away
Oakland Mills High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,413 students · 1.9 km away
Atholton Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 1.9 km away
Jeffers Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 2.1 km away
Talbott Springs Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 2.3 km away
Clemens Crossing Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 2.6 km away
Guilford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 2.8 km away
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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453 students
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454 students
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454 students
Oakleigh Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Flower Hill Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Kent Island Elementary School
Stevensville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cradlerock Elementary a good school?
Cradlerock Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 32.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #570 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cradlerock Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary ranks #570 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #37088 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cradlerock Elementary?
Cradlerock Elementary had 453 students in 2025.
Is Cradlerock Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cradlerock Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cradlerock Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cradlerock Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.