School Overview
Riderwood Elementary School, located in the residential community of Towson, Maryland, serves as a public primary institution within the Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) system. Situated in a suburban setting on Landrake Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Like other schools in the BCPS district, Riderwood operates under a curriculum aligned with state standards, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology into daily instruction.

The school is known for its connection to the local Towson community and maintains a focus on student development through both academic achievement and social-emotional learning. Prospective parents and community members can utilize the school’s official website to access information regarding administrative policies, upcoming school events, PTA involvement, and academic resources. As part of a larger district, Riderwood also benefits from various county-wide initiatives aimed at supporting diverse learning needs and fostering an inclusive environment for its student body.
423
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riderwood Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White302
Hispanic28
Black32
Asian39
Two or More21
American Indian1
  • White
    302 (71.4%)
  • Asian
    39 (9.2%)
  • Black
    32 (7.6%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    21 (5.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: (410)887-3568
Website: http://riderwoodes.bcps.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riderwood Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten83
Grade 157
Grade 267
Grade 385
Grade 454
Grade 577
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riderwood Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20748.9%
Male21651.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)