Parr's Ridge Elementary School

202 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parr's Ridge Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parr's Ridge Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
21%
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Black
3%
33%
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White
77%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parr's Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Parr's Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary School?
429 students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Parr's Ridge Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parr's Ridge Elementary School?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parr's Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parr's Ridge Elementary School part of?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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