Parr's Ridge Elementary School

202 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parr's Ridge Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parr's Ridge Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Parr's Ridge Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
75%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parr's Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Parr's Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary School?
431 students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Parr's Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parr's Ridge Elementary School?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parr's Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parr's Ridge Elementary School part of?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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