Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hampstead Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampstead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hampstead Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hampstead Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampstead Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
2%
33%
White
85%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampstead Elementary School's ranking?
Hampstead Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hampstead Elementary School often compared to?
Hampstead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Garden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hampstead Elementary School?
395 students attend Hampstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hampstead Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampstead Elementary School?
Hampstead Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hampstead Elementary School offer ?
Hampstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hampstead Elementary School part of?
Hampstead Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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