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Belvedere Elementary School

360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belvedere Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belvedere Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Belvedere Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Motto
Belong. Grow. Succeed.

School Rankings

Belvedere Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belvedere Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#258 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
43%
27%
65%
45%
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
4%
33%
White
78%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belvedere Elementary School's ranking?
Belvedere Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Belvedere Elementary School often compared to?
Belvedere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arnold Elementary School, Broadneck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Belvedere Elementary School?
532 students attend Belvedere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belvedere Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belvedere Elementary School?
Belvedere Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belvedere Elementary School offer ?
Belvedere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belvedere Elementary School part of?
Belvedere Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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