Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharpsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharpsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sharpsburg Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Sharpsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharpsburg Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#152 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
n/a
33%
White
91%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharpsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Sharpsburg Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sharpsburg Elementary School often compared to?
Sharpsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithsburg Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sharpsburg Elementary School?
367 students attend Sharpsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sharpsburg Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpsburg Elementary School?
Sharpsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharpsburg Elementary School offer ?
Sharpsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sharpsburg Elementary School part of?
Sharpsburg Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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