Atholton Elementary School
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: (410) 313-6853
District: Howard County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 495 students
Atholton Elementary School, a public school located in Columbia, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Howard County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Atholton Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia, MD. 495 students attend Atholton Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | 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 | 4/10 | 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: September 17, 2025
We are a military family on a 2-3yr PCS cycle. This school is fantastic!!!!! The teachers, staff, admin and parents are great. My middle and youngest children attended and were supported with IEPs and 504s. They worked with us before school and during to be sure the kids felt ready and comfortable. They worked with me as a team to teach the kids how to advocate for themselves. They were knowledgeable and had great suggestions and ideas to help with adjustments. I am so thankful that we were able to spend the time here that we did!!! I hope they receive a Blue Star rating for being military friendly.
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Posted: July 7, 2025
Both my children attend Atholton Elementary. They love their teachers and enjoy what theyre learning. Ive seen so much growth from both of them, academically, socially and emotionally. Teachers and support staff are fantastic and incredibly responsive. PTA is very active. So glad were part of the Panther community.
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Posted: January 23, 2018
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Posted: January 23, 2018
Both our 2nd and 5th graders have had a positive experience at AES. The teachers are wonderful, eager to teach and to communicate with parents on any questions or concerns.
Posted: December 15, 2016
My son is a 4th grader and he is growing academically, socially, and ethically at this school. He gets off of the bus smiling. The amount of homework is appropriate and the work is challenging. They also teach organization and other executive skills to the kids. Teachers are experienced and dedicated. The principal and vice principal are responsive. This school deserves to be expanded or remodeled as they are working miracles in an older, small school.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 2.9 mi | |
| 2 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 6.3 mi | |
| 3 | Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Elkridge | MD | 6.5 mi | |
| 4 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 7.3 mi | |
| 5 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 8 mi | |
| 6 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 8.8 mi | |
| 7 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 9.7 mi | |
| 8 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 10.5 mi | |
| 9 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 11.8 mi | |
| 10 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 12 mi | |
| 11 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 12.4 mi | |
| 12 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.4 mi | |
| 13 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.6 mi | |
| 14 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 13.5 mi | |
| 15 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 15.7 mi | |
| 16 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 15.8 mi | |
| 17 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 16.6 mi | |
| 18 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 16.9 mi | |
| 19 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 17.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 5.8 mi | |
| 3 | Severn | Severn | MD | 11 mi | |
| 4 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 12.6 mi | |
| 5 | Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 15 mi | |
| 6 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 16 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Meade NSA | 9.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 15.7 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 17.7 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 22.3 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 22.6 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 23.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 23.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 24 mi. |
| Pentagon | 24.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 24.6 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 24.6 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 25 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 25.2 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 26.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 28 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 28.8 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 34.9 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 36.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 37.8 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 43.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 44.5 mi. |
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