At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Germantown Elementary: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Germantown Elementary
Germantown Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Annapolis. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.6%) and White (22.1%). English learners represent 40.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Germantown Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.1%
- Hispanic54.6%
- Black18.8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooklyn Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students
Van Bokkelen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Jacobsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Hebron - Harman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
459 reported students
Severn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Lothian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Public schools near Germantown Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 559 | 0.6 mi |
| Monarch Academy Annapolis ES Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 634 | 0.8 mi |
| West Annapolis Elementary Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 234 | 1 mi |
| Annapolis Elementary Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 190 | 1.6 mi |
| Eastport Elementary Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 283 | 1.9 mi |
| Tyler Heights Elementary Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Germantown Elementary
What grades does Germantown Elementary serve?
Germantown Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
How many students attend Germantown Elementary?
Germantown Elementary reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Germantown Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 467 students and 42.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Germantown Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Germantown Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anne Arundel County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Germantown Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Germantown Elementary in?
Germantown Elementary is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, based in Annapolis, MD, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Germantown Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary (0.6 mi), Monarch Academy Annapolis ES (0.8 mi), West Annapolis Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.