George Cromwell Elementary School in Glen Burnie, Maryland on DonorsChoose

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About this school

George Cromwell Elementary School is a suburban public school in Glen Burnie, Maryland that is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It serves 395 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

395 Students

22 Teachers

221 Olen Dr

Glen Burnie, MD 21061 View local requests

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George Cromwell Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Routhier

Mrs. Sherman

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George Cromwell Elementary School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

George Cromwell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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