Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eldersburg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Eldersburg Elementary serves the southern part of the Sykesville, MD area, encompassing approximately 4.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eldersburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eldersburg Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eldersburg Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldersburg Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
79%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldersburg Elementary School's ranking?
Eldersburg Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Eldersburg Elementary School often compared to?
Eldersburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrolltowne Elementary School, Piney Ridge Elementary School, Freedom District Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Eldersburg Elementary School?
470 students attend Eldersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Eldersburg Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eldersburg Elementary School?
Eldersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eldersburg Elementary School offer ?
Eldersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eldersburg Elementary School part of?
Eldersburg Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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