Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Church Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Church Creek Elementary School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Church Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Church Creek Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
44%
33%
White
29%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Church Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Church Creek Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Church Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Church Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bakerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Church Creek Elementary School?
722 students attend Church Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Church Creek Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Church Creek Elementary School?
Church Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Church Creek Elementary School offer ?
Church Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Church Creek Elementary School part of?
Church Creek Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/24/2021
Amazing I love this I've been here since kindergarten I have so many friends there and cool teachers although maybe some teasing and disobedience in certain classes but overall cool.
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