Fruitland Primary serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitland Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fruitland Primary's student population of 378 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fruitland Primary is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
27%
34%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fruitland Primary often compared to?
Fruitland Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Pemberton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fruitland Primary?
378 students attend Fruitland Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fruitland Primary students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitland Primary?
Fruitland Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fruitland Primary offer ?
Fruitland Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruitland Primary part of?
Fruitland Primary is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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