Emmitsburg Elementary School
Tel:
(240)236-1750
- Emmitsburg Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Emmitsburg Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Emmitsburg Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emmitsburg Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emmitsburg Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #759 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 34% |
| White | 90% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Frederick County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emmitsburg Elementary School is Fairfield Area High School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thurmont Middle School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thurmont Middle School (6.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Fairfield Area High School Grades: 9-12 | 354 students
6.0 miles
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717)642-8228 6.0 9-12 354 - Thurmont Catoctin High School Grades: 9-12 | 824 students
6.1 miles
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240)236-8100 6.1 9-12 824 - Thurmont Thurmont Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 564 students
6.8 miles
408 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240)236-5100 6.8 6-8 564 - Sabillasville Sabillasville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 122 students
6.9 miles
16210-b Sabillasville Rd
Sabillasville, MD 21780
(240)236-6000 6.9 K-5 122 - Thurmont Thurmont Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 302 students
6.9 miles
805 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240)236-0900 6.9 3-5 302
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