Farmland Elementary School

I give this school a 1 star. The school as a whole should be a reflection of all students. This school only caters to children of affluent backgrounds. As you will see from the overall rating on great schools lower income children don’t do as well. Children with learning disabilities aren’t properly assisted to work to their full potential. Additionally, if your child is African American they may have a hard time due to being a minority and the systematic racism the school is plagued with. Getting teased for having ethnic hair and skin is not addressed by the school. I mention African American because great schools doesn’t include this group in the ratings because of the low numbers. This school caters to only certain types of students, those types would be successful at this school. Anyone else that doesn’t fit into the box will not.

Excellent, we've put two kids through this school and getting ready to enter a 3rd.

December 2016 - Farmland School was honored by the Maryland State Dept. of Education by receiving a "BLUE Ribbon School" designation. Our daughter has been attending Farmland since Kgarten and is now in 3rd grade. In our 4 yr. experience we've been pleased with most the teachers, especially the recent hiring of young, energetic teachers who graduated with teaching degrees. Although they may not have in-depth classroom experience; they are eager and have taken a 'keen' interest in the children. I have witnessed their patience and kindness on many occasions. We are also very happy with the additional support provided by the School Counselor who has group lunches for the kids to discuss social topics so those subject don't interfere w/the learning environment. The international aspect does have a drawback as we have experienced the heartache of losing very good friends when the parents work-visa status is expiring and the family has to return to their home country. Tough life lessons of loss at tender ages which we were grateful to have the school counselor assist us in helping address.

My daughter attends Farmland ES and she loves it. This school has an international feel, with a large proportion of families coming from NIH scientists or highly skilled professionals. So far all the teachers have been dedicated and wonderful to my kid. At the third grade level instruction is individualized to fit every kid's level in the class. The PTA organizes a lot of wonderful events, with a very special mention to the annual Science Fair that manages to gather half the school body together with parents in a single event. Our principal is very engaged in all these activities and she makes an effort to connect with children are many levels. For instance, this Summer my daughter finished a reading assignment that included sending a postcard to the principal. She made sure to replay to every single student with a very detailed response. I was very impressed by her dedication. We can be happier with the school.To answer a previous comment about safety in the school, all doors at Farmland are locked and the only way in for people during school hours is through the front office.