Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Winchester 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 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Winchester Elementary serves the northeast part of Westminster, MD, covering an area of approximately 16.9 square miles, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.9 miles, extending to a maximum of 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Winchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Winchester Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
William Winchester Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Winchester Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#155 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
10%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
68%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Winchester Elementary School's ranking?
William Winchester Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William Winchester Elementary School often compared to?
William Winchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School, Robert Moton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William Winchester Elementary School?
587 students attend William Winchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of William Winchester Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Winchester Elementary School?
William Winchester Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Winchester Elementary School offer ?
William Winchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Winchester Elementary School part of?
William Winchester Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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