West Towson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Baltimore, Maryland 21204 · Baltimore County Public Schools
#56 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#4871 of 50,301 nationally
About West Towson Elementary
West Towson Elementary is a public elementary located in Baltimore, in the Baltimore County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 56th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 247 schools in Baltimore; West Towson Elementary ranks 3rd of 246 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
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 West Towson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Towson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riderwood Elementary
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423 students · 1.7 km away
Lutherville Laboratory
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 2.8 km away
Hampton Elementary
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students · 3.0 km away
Rodgers Forge Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 3.1 km away
Towson High
Towson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students · 3.2 km away
Dumbarton Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students · 3.3 km away
Ridgely Middle
Lutherville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 3.5 km away
Stoneleigh Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students · 3.9 km away
Timonium Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 4.3 km away
Pinewood Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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Longfellow Elementary
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446 students
Bannockburn Elementary
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William W. Hall Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Towson Elementary a good school?
West Towson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #56 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 West Towson Elementary rank in Maryland?
West Towson Elementary ranks #56 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #4871 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Towson Elementary?
West Towson Elementary had 445 students in 2025.
Is West Towson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Towson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Towson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Towson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.