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    DEMOGRAPHICS
    YEAR SCHOOL OPENED
    1964
    ATTENDANCE RATE (%)
    93.9
    student Enrollment
    321
    Race/Ethnicity (%)
    African American....................... 9.0
    Hawaii/Pac. Islander.......................... -
    White.............................. 57.9
    Multiracial...................... 7.4
    Hispanic......................... 20.6
    American Indian/AK....................... -
    Asian.............................. 4.4
    GENDER (%)
    Male................................ 49.2 
    Female........................... 50.8
    Special Services** (%)
    FARMS........................... 44.9
    504.................................. 6.2
    Special Ed..................... 12.8
    LEP................................. 13.4
    Title 1............................. No

     **Special Services Terms Glossary

    School Renovation Details - In 2017, the school was revitalized.

George T. Cromwell Elementary School

Ferndale

Who We Are: Our Community and School Culture

  • Each of our schools’ leadership teams analyzed the factors that impact their students’ ability to engage deeply and achieve academic success. They shared stories of their students and families, some of whom are facing serious challenges associated with physical wellness, social-emotional stability, unique learning needs, family security, mental health, violence, and food/housing uncertainties. They discussed the obstacles that their students face daily when preparing to come to school on time, ready to learn.
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    Questions such as the following drove discussions around Anne Arundel County: 

    • What are the challenges and obstacles that negatively affect our students’ engagement and achievement most significantly and why?
    • Are we analyzing our data and listening closely to learn about all of our students when we seek to understand our learners’ social-emotional and academic struggles?
    • How do cultural differences, language challenges, transportation difficulties, health problems, and frequent family relocation (mobility) serve as obstacles to school success for our students?
    • What resources and supports are available within AACPS and across our county to support students and families in need?  How do we help our families receive the supports they need?

Our School Culture

  • Below is the school’s story as seen through the eyes of school leaders. They discuss the culture of their school and the community. 

    At George Cromwell Elementary, we pride ourselves on being a family. A large part of our school culture is defined by our cherished school traditions involving the entire George Cromwell school community coming together --- students, teachers, families, and community partners. Our major traditions are: Gingerbread House Day, Unity Day, Annual Spring Musical, and Field Day. All of these traditions celebrate the collaborative efforts of our students, our staff, our families and our community partners, outside of the traditional classroom. 

    Another key part of the George Cromwell Elementary school culture is our outstanding staff.  Every single member of our staff is committed to caring for, nurturing, and inspiring all of our students to be their best.  Our staffing is mostly stable from year to year, with very little teacher turnover. Our teachers are dedicated, hard working, and collaborative; and they continually seek innovative ways to engage their students and enrich their instruction.
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    At George Cromwell Elementary, we strive to educate and meet the needs of the whole child. As a result, a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program is also incorporated into our daily school interactions.  Our staff, students, and families work together to develop student empathy, reflectiveness, and personal responsibility. 

    We also strive to have our students, families and community members feel connected to our school. We have fostered relationships with community partners, our PTA, and our families. Our joint PTA with Ferndale Early Education Center sponsors many enrichment activities such as field trips, assemblies with visiting artists and scientists, and an onsite visit by the Maryland Agricultural Education Association's Mobile Science Lab.

    Finally, we are extremely grateful to have the support of extraordinary community partners. Bruster's Ice Cream supports our Spring Art Show and Family Ice Cream Social.  Chick Fil-A hosts our monthly spirit nights and their mascot makes appearances at many of our school events. Texas Roadhouse provides incentives for our students who achieve Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance. 

CHALLENGES TO STUDENT SUCCESS

  • The leadership team in each AACPS school reviewed all of the factors that may influence their students’ engagement and achievement in school; these challenges include academic data elements, community history, and socio-economic aspects of each community. The school’s leadership team identified the following elements as impactful for their students.

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