Charles Carroll Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3719 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21158
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles Carroll Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(15-16)
60-64%
42%
(15-16)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)
4%
16%
Black
(15-16)
5%
34%
White
(15-16)
87%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
How many students attend Charles Carroll Elementary School?
229 students attend Charles Carroll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Charles Carroll Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Carroll Elementary School?
Charles Carroll Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles Carroll Elementary School offer ?
Charles Carroll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles Carroll Elementary School part of?
Charles Carroll Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.

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