How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Riderwood Elementary | West Towson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Towson, MD | Baltimore, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 423 | 445 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.5% | 16.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Riderwood Elementary | West Towson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,666 | $18,666 |
| District | Baltimore County Public Schools | Baltimore County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Riderwood Elementary | West Towson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 62.2% |
| African American | 7.6% | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Riderwood Elementary | West Towson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 381:1 | 378:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.