Ballenger Creek Elementary

Ballenger Creek Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5250 Kingsbrook Dr,  Frederick, MD
Frederick County Public Schools
4.2
640 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
602:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
29.1%
White
27.1%
Black
23.7%
Two or more races
10%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Most Diverse Public ES in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/21/2020
Overall pretty good compared to other schools that the kids attended.
5.0 parent
12/14/2019
could not be happier with this school.
4.0 parent
2/7/2018
Great experience this year. Teachers, counselor and principal seem very involved
5.0 other
3/10/2017
The school had a few rocky years in terms of administration but the new principal is really involved with the students and their activities. The teachers have always been available for questions and the support staff are so helpful! I'm not sure what issues other parents have had for low ratings but...

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Ballenger Creek Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Frederick, MD, in the Ballenger Creek neighborhood, and is served by the Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 640 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Ballenger Creek Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $485,403. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tuscarora High School, New Life Christian School, Frederick Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Frederick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ballenger Creek Elementary.

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