Crofton Woods Elementary School
Crofton, MD 21114
Phone: (410) 222-5805
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 709 students
Crofton Woods Elementary School, a public school located in Crofton, MD, serves grades K-5 in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Crofton Woods Elementary School is a public school located in Crofton, MD. 709 students attend Crofton Woods Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: October 24, 2023
This is our 4th year at Crofton Woods and my daughter is in 3rd grade now. We have had some amazing teachers here. The teachers are really kind and help kids with their learning. The staff is really nice and helpful. The principal is wonderful. We get weekly emails from the principal about the school updates and all the happenings. I have never heard of any bullying or any rude behavior by kids. School PTA is amazing. They conduct so many activities year-round at school. Outside of school, they have so many activities - Garden club, Drama club, etc which kids really enjoy participating in. Great and educational field trips twice a year. My daughter loves this school and the teachers and staff here. She has made some amazing friends here and she loves going to school.
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: October 24, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
My son is a 1st grader at this school and it is his second year there. The school is very good at communicating, everyone is super friendly and academically my son has improved tremendously. He loves going to school and enjoys learning because of the environment he's in. As far as I know, he hasn't encountered any bullying. There is also a very active PTA at the school. So happy we ended up here!
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Posted: July 20, 2020
Great teacher and staff. Do the best to make sure kids getting best education
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: January 23, 2020
We moved to Crofton for this school. My kids seem to like the school as a whole, but I find communication lacking. Things are buried deep in email attachments and hard to find. The PTA seems involved with the school, but is very much a clique. Make sure you fill your pocketbooks too, they always seem to be asking for money. Ive never spent more on field trips in all the years my kids have been to school as I have in one year alone here for only one child.
Posted: January 23, 2020
Posted: January 23, 2020
Posted: January 23, 2020
Posted: January 23, 2020
Posted: January 23, 2020
Posted: January 23, 2020
Posted: July 25, 2019
We have had a fantastic experience at this school so far. The teachers and staff care for the children. Communicating with teachers is very easy. Highly recommend this school.
Posted: July 25, 2019
Posted: July 25, 2019
Posted: July 25, 2019
Posted: July 25, 2019
Posted: July 25, 2019
Posted: July 25, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
Both of our kids did well at this school. Good, supportive teachers throughout. Good music teachers. Too many kids per teacher, however.
Posted: March 10, 2018
Posted: March 10, 2018
Posted: March 10, 2018
Posted: March 10, 2018
Posted: March 10, 2018
Posted: March 10, 2018
Posted: March 10, 2018
We experienced 3 elementry schools in 4 years and Crofton woods by far was the best. They are not only focused on state testing and actually care about the development of their students. They provide a positive and structured learning environment!
Posted: March 1, 2017
Discussing how to prevent bullying seems to be a constant source of focus.
Posted: March 1, 2017
We haven't had the need to personally leverage these services, but I have noticed that our teacher does a great planning for different levels to complete very similar agreements. I've also witness children getting special accommodations and the teachers seem kind and the students engaged.
Posted: March 1, 2017
The principal is polished and well spoken. It seems that the school is very professionally run.
Posted: March 1, 2017
School seems to go above and beyond to encourage good character. Simple things like a buddy bench and recognition for acts of kindness seem to make a large impact.
Posted: March 1, 2017
I am consistently pleased with the quality of lesson plans. Teacher really seems to care about creating engagement. The school seems to set standards way beyond what I recall from elementary school.
Posted: March 1, 2017
I love that kindergartners have a week to do their work. It gives us the flexibility to find a good time rather than having to rush.
Posted: March 1, 2017
Teachers and staff are excellent. Many of they go above and beyond for their students. They do a great job to create a positive learning environment. PTA is very active and makes a huge difference.
Posted: June 21, 2016
Friendly and helpful staff and administration. Variety of educational experiences. Terrific experience for our children!
Posted: March 18, 2016
Posted: March 18, 2016
Posted: March 18, 2016
Moved to the area specifically for this school. We have a great principal, new to the school, but not new to being a principal. I can't say enough about the PTA. It's a strong and supportive organization full of truly committed parents. Anne Arundel County needs to work to assist this school in reducing class sizes, particularly in grades 1-3. CWES does an AWESOME job of providing exposure to many and varied opportunities for growth in and out of the classroom.
Posted: May 23, 2015
Posted: May 23, 2015
Posted: May 23, 2015
We are really happy with this school. The teachers have been wonderful and have really brought out the best in my son. The pta is super involved and every time I go to a school event I am surprised at the number of parents there.
Posted: May 23, 2015
Posted: May 18, 2015
Great neighborhood/town to grow up in and teachers who actually care about their students! Crofton has a strong community atmosphere which resonates in its schools and athletics. Compared to other schools and communities in the area, it has to be one of the best.
Posted: April 27, 2014
From the time you enter the building as a new parent/student, you are flooded with the most practical information about not only the school, but the entire community. Ms. Brown the admin. asst. is going to make your parenting experience so much easier by thoroughly going over all documents and accurate communication devices so that the rigors of life do not affect your child school performance other than the typical challenges of life. The principal and counselor a will keep you updated and shake your hand with the promise of protecting and educating every kid. They truly epitomize "no child left behind" but really achieve "every child moves forward successfully".
Posted: March 20, 2013
We moved to Crofton for the great schools and great neighborhood atmosphere. He had attended preschool on a local base and was lacking in many skills that other kids from private preschools had. Our son is now in kindergarten and has learned so much. He has caught up and is doing so well. We couldn't be happier. He loves his teacher and school. I volunteer and am very pleased with the office staff, school security, teachers, campus and overall school atmosphere. I was worried about letting my son ride the bus but they make sure the kids get off and on the bus and get to where they are going safely. I think CWES is an excellent school for my children!
Posted: September 8, 2012
This school is a gem! The teachers are warm and friendly and the administration and staff is knowledgeable and inviting. There is something to be said about a school where the Assistant Principal and School Secretary know everyone by their name and who their child belongs to. The principal has worked hard to establish a year of Chinese for the kindergarten section this year and is hoping to continue this throughout their education. There is a strong PTA and very involved leadership I would highly recommend this school.
Posted: November 15, 2011
This school is wonderful! The teachers are kind, the curriculum is well thought out and my daughter is thriving. I'm very pleased that we moved into this school's area.
Posted: July 12, 2011
This school is not very diverse at all. My child has been bullied in and out of the class and the teachers have pretty much looked the other way and has not done anything about. The curriculum can be long, tedious, complex and unclear. The principal is very uninvolved and does not see parents for appointments. He delegates this responsibility to the Assistant Principal.
Posted: May 8, 2011
I think they are lacking in there ALPs(Advanced learners programs) for reading as i moved to cwes zone from ces zone they had classics and advanced reading groups but cwes is missing higher reading programs
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 0.6 mi | |
| 2 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 3.8 mi | |
| 3 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 4.4 mi | |
| 4 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 5.8 mi | |
| 5 | Broadview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 7 mi | |
| 6 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 8.1 mi | |
| 7 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 8.9 mi | |
| 8 | The Point at Annapolis | Apartment Complex | Annapolis | MD | 9.2 mi | |
| 9 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 9.3 mi | |
| 10 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 9.5 mi | |
| 11 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 9.5 mi | |
| 12 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 9.9 mi | |
| 13 | The Residences at Park Place | Condominium/Townhouse | Annapolis | MD | 10.3 mi | |
| 14 | Phythian Apartments | Apartment Complex | United States Naval Academy | MD | 10.8 mi | |
| 15 | Tidewater Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 10.9 mi | |
| 16 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 11.1 mi | |
| 17 | Arundel on the Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 13.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severn | Severn | MD | 8.6 mi | |
| 2 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 9.9 mi | |
| 3 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 10.9 mi | |
| 4 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 10.9 mi | |
| 5 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 11 mi | |
| 6 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 11.8 mi | |
| 7 | Cape St Claire | Cape St Claire | MD | 13.8 mi | |
| 8 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 14.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Meade NSA | 7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 11.2 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 12 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 15.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 16.8 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 18.1 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 18.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 19.4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 19.4 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 20.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 21.3 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 21.5 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 22.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 22.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 25.4 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 29.1 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 31.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 38.3 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 41.4 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 44.5 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 48.7 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 49.7 mi. |
