B−
Shady Side Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
4859 Atwell Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764 · (410) 222-1621 · Part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Students
391
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Shady Side Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 35.5%
Location
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4859 Atwell Rd, Shady Side
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten57
Grade 164
Grade 251
Grade 364
Grade 466
Grade 570
Enrollment over time
430’20
406’21
401’22
396’23
391’24
Down 9.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 79%Hispanic 8%Black 6%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.