Winfield Elementary School

8300 Carlson Ln
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winfield Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Winfield 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 Winfield Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#929 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
27%
30-34%
45%
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
80%
32%
White
2%
31%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winfield Elementary School's ranking?
Winfield Elementary School is ranked #929 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winfield Elementary School often compared to?
Winfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winand Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Winfield Elementary School?
447 students attend Winfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Winfield Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winfield Elementary School?
Winfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winfield Elementary School offer ?
Winfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winfield Elementary School part of?
Winfield Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Winfield Elementary School located?
Winfield Elementary School is located in the Windsor Mill neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Windsor Mill.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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