Riderwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Towson, Maryland 21204 · Baltimore County Public Schools
#10 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#1281 of 50,301 nationally
About Riderwood Elementary
Riderwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Towson, in the Baltimore County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 423 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 10th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 423.
There are 3 schools in Towson; Riderwood Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 Riderwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Riderwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Towson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 1.7 km away
Lutherville Laboratory
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 2.8 km away
Pinewood Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students · 3.5 km away
Ridgely Middle
Lutherville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 3.6 km away
Hampton Elementary
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students · 4.0 km away
Timonium Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 4.2 km away
Summit Park Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students · 4.4 km away
Rodgers Forge Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 4.7 km away
Fort Garrison Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students · 4.9 km away
Towson High
Towson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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Perryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
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423 students
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424 students
Hyattsville Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
William Beanes Elementary
Suitland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Dynard Elementary
Chaptico · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riderwood Elementary a good school?
Riderwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 88.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #10 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 Riderwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Riderwood Elementary ranks #10 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #1281 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Riderwood Elementary?
Riderwood Elementary had 423 students in 2025.
Is Riderwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Riderwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Riderwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riderwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.