Fruitland Primary serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Attendance Zone: Fruitland Primary serves the southern part of its school district in Fruitland, MD, covering an area of approximately 43.2 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruitland Primary's student population of 445 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fruitland Primary is 0.73, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
29%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 schools are Fruitland Primary often compared to?
Fruitland Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Pemberton Elementary School, Prince Street School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fruitland Primary?
445 students attend Fruitland Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fruitland Primary students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fruitland Primary part of?
Fruitland Primary is part of Wicomico County School District.
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