At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
666
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
32%-21.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Waterloo Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Columbia, Maryland. The school enrolls 666 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityColumbia
ZIP21045
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000758
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment666
White32.3%
Hispanic / Latino14.1%
Black / African American30.2%
Asian14.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
32.3%
Hispanic
14.1%
Black
30.2%
Asian
14.4%
Two+
8.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.