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West Friendship Elementary

12500 Frederick Road, West Friendship, MD 21794, United States

+1 (410) 313-5512

http://wfes.hcpss.org

6.9

Overall Rating

Location

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West Friendship Elementary Overview

About This School

West Friendship Elementary is a public elementary in West Friendship, Maryland, serving 367 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 79% in ELA and 59% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $85,392. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at West Friendship Elementary are 56% female and 44% male. The demographic makeup includes 59% White, 21% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 6% students of two or more races.

367

Total Students

K-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts79%

Mathematics59%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Howard County

Students per Counselor

367:1

West Friendship Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

79%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 79%State Avg: 44%

59%

Mathematics

City Avg: 59%State Avg: 26%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

367

Students per Counselor

West Friendship Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$85,392

City Avg: $85,392

State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor367:1

West Friendship Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

44.14%

Male

55.59%

Female

Total Enrollment: 367 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White58.58%

Hispanic7.36%

Asian21.25%

Black6.54%

Two or More Races5.72%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Friendship Elementary

Q: What is West Friendship Elementary?

A: West Friendship Elementary is a elementary public located in West Friendship.

Q: How many students attend West Friendship Elementary?

A: West Friendship Elementary has approximately 367 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Friendship Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Friendship Elementary is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about West Friendship Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Friendship Elementary - West Friendship, MD

Quick Facts about West Friendship Elementary
School Name	West Friendship Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	12500 Frederick Road, West Friendship, MD 21794, West Friendship, MD
County	Howard County
Phone	+1 (410) 313-5512
Total Students	367
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	6.9/10
ELA Proficiency	79%
Math Proficiency	59%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Friendship Elementary

What is West Friendship Elementary?

West Friendship Elementary is a elementary public located in West Friendship.

How many students attend West Friendship Elementary?

West Friendship Elementary has approximately 367 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Friendship Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Friendship Elementary is 12:1.

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