Runnymede Elementary

Q: Is Runnymede Elementary a good school?

Runnymede Elementary ranks 256 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Runnymede Elementary is a public elementary school in Westminster, Maryland, serving 592 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the highly-ranked Carroll County Public Schools district.

Runnymede Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments, with 50% and 54.5% proficiency rates respectively in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Mathematics, where 73% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40%. Runnymede's low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 and higher spending of $15,750 per student may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's ranking for its White student subgroup is significantly lower than its overall ranking, suggesting a need to address potential achievement gaps between racial groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Runnymede Elementary outperforms many in the Carroll County Public Schools district, particularly in Mathematics and ELA proficiency rates. This indicates that Runnymede may be a strong choice for families in the area seeking a high-performing elementary education. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.45%) suggests it serves a more affluent student population, which can impact academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3000 Langdon Drive
Westminster, MD 21158-2503

(410) 751-3203

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,624

Students who attend Runnymede Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Northwest Middle
High:	Francis Scott Key High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Runnymede Elementary ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 16^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Runnymede Elementary is 13.4, which is the 9^th best among 21 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Runnymede Elementary employs 45.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Runnymede Elementary is $16,624, which is the 7^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Runnymede Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1^st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Runnymede Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Runnymede Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	45.59	505^th	803	37.1%
2005	43.16	500^th	805	37.9%
2006	44.44	494^th	804	38.6%
2007	64.10	323^rd	818	60.5%
2008	42.81	560^th	838	33.2%
2009	44.45	545^th	850	35.9%
2010	43.46	569^th	855	33.5%
2011	53.04	452^nd	853	47.0%
2012	68.23	285^th	857	66.7%
2013	72.65	223^rd	847	73.7%
2014	74.45	226^th	867	73.9%
2015	76.57	190^th	859	77.9%
2016	78.25	188^th	845	77.8%
2017	81.26	164^th	847	80.6%
2018	71.37	245^th	857	71.4%
2019	69.27	252^nd	853	70.5%
2021	55.43	254^th	802	68.3%
2022	68.13	275^th	862	68.1%
2023	65.29	270^th	855	68.4%
2024	67.47	256^th	859	70.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Runnymede Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.11	64^th	136	52.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Runnymede Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.35	94^th	546	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Runnymede Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.16	249^th	796	68.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Runnymede Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.49	219^th	788	72.2%

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Rank History for White students at Runnymede Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.03	308^th	528	41.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Runnymede Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	572	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	579
1995	531	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	541
1996	531	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	541
1997	504	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	514
1998	526	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	536
1999	570	5	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	583
2000	578	9	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	591
2001	593	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	603
2002	601	9	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	620
2003	601	9	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	620
2004	569	17	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	607
2005	563	25	8	21	3	n/a	n/a	620
2006	544	23	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	593
2007	493	31	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	548
2008	518	35	5	15	2	n/a	n/a	575
2009	479	35	4	17	3	n/a	n/a	538
2010	485	35	10	16	2	n/a	n/a	548
2011	468	31	12	23	2	1	12	549
2012	477	29	12	22	3	0	16	559
2013	485	26	7	28	3	0	19	568
2014	444	23	8	27	3	1	20	526
2015	460	18	9	28	3	1	22	541
2016	457	20	5	29	2	0	26	539
2017	534	20	8	21	2	2	21	608
2018	516	21	10	22	1	2	27	599
2019	543	22	9	16	3	2	23	618
2020	540	19	4	19	2	1	27	612
2021	492	18	5	21	2	0	24	562
2022	476	28	5	28	2	3	23	565
2023	477	40	4	30	2	3	36	592
2024	484	34	8	41	0	3	39	609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Runnymede Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	579	30.3	19.1	16.2
1995	541	32.4	16.7	12.9
1996	541	32.4	16.7	12.9
1997	514	30.3	17.0	13
1998	536	31.8	16.9	11.4
1999	583	31.9	18.3	16.3
2000	591	33.0	17.9	14.2
2001	603	34.9	17.3	13.6
2002	620	36.1	17.2	14
2003	620	36.1	17.2	14
2004	607	39.5	15.4	16.8
2005	620	38.0	16.3	17.1
2006	593	39.0	15.2	17.4
2007	548	39.0	14.1	19.7
2008	575	45.5	12.6	22.3
2009	538	43.5	12.4	23.8
2010	548	40.3	13.6	24.6
2011	549	41.3	13.2	28.2
2012	559	40.6	13.7	30.1
2013	568	38.9	14.6	30.5
2014	526	38.8	13.5	31.6
2015	541	41.0	13.1	29.9
2016	539	39.0	13.8	32.3
2017	608	42.1	14.4	32.4
2018	599	42.9	13.9	34.2
2019	618	42.9	14.4	30.7
2020	612	43.7	14.0	31
2021	562	43.2	13.0	30.4
2022	565	43.2	13.0	29.4
2023	592	42.8	13.8	33.4
2024	609	45.1	13.4	36.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Runnymede Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	579	30.3	19.1	16.2
1995	541	32.4	16.7	12.9
1996	541	32.4	16.7	12.9
1997	514	30.3	17.0	13
1998	536	31.8	16.9	11.4
1999	583	31.9	18.3	16.3
2000	591	33.0	17.9	14.2
2001	603	34.9	17.3	13.6
2002	620	36.1	17.2	14
2003	620	36.1	17.2	14
2004	607	39.5	15.4	16.8
2005	620	38.0	16.3	17.1
2006	593	39.0	15.2	17.4
2007	548	39.0	14.1	19.7
2008	575	45.5	12.6	22.3
2009	538	43.5	12.4	23.8
2010	548	40.3	13.6	24.6
2011	549	41.3	13.2	28.2
2012	559	40.6	13.7	30.1
2013	568	38.9	14.6	30.5
2014	526	38.8	13.5	31.6
2015	541	41.0	13.1	29.9
2016	539	39.0	13.8	32.3
2017	608	42.1	14.4	32.4
2018	599	42.9	13.9	34.2
2019	618	42.9	14.4	30.7
2020	612	43.7	14.0	31
2021	562	43.2	13.0	30.4
2022	565	43.2	13.0	29.4
2023	592	42.8	13.8	33.4
2024	609	45.1	13.4	36.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Runnymede Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$657 (4.8%)	$12,947 (95.2%)	$13,604
2020	$541 (4.0%)	$13,152 (96.0%)	$13,693
2021	$1,360 (8.6%)	$14,390 (91.4%)	$15,750
2022	$1,057 (6.7%)	$14,727 (93.3%)	$15,784
2023	$827 (5.0%)	$15,797 (95.0%)	$16,624

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Runnymede Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 252^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 270^th of 855 Elementary schools	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	618	592	4.2%
African American	22	40	81.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	16	30	87.5%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	543	477	12.2%
Two or More Races	23	36	56.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	33.4%	2.7%

Schools Near Runnymede Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Runnymede Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Langdon Drive	Westminster	21158	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3203	609	45	13.4	36.1%	484 (79.5%)	34 (5.6%)	41 (6.7%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.4%)	67.5	256^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.2%		65.3	270^th of 855 public elementary schools	68.4%	14	73.0	45.6	33.0	50.0	66.3	57.3	40.4	54.5	27.1	$16,624	$827	$15,797
Taneytown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Kings Drive	Taneytown	21787	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 751-3260	475	43	11.0	63.6%	314 (66.1%)	74 (15.6%)	46 (9.7%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.5%)	49.6	378^th of 859 public elementary schools	56.0%		45.8	397^th of 855 public elementary schools	53.6%	19	50.8	33.8	17.3	32.3	52.5	55.6	42.0	49.8	18.5	$17,805	$1,716	$16,089
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	119 North Main Street	Union Bridge	21791	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 751-3307	501	44	11.3	42.3%	437 (87.2%)	13 (2.6%)	27 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.2%)	52.1	357^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.4%		59.7	302^nd of 855 public elementary schools	64.7%	55	47.7	31.7	18.8	33.2	51.7	61.0	40.0	51.0	22.0	$17,999	$1,797	$16,202
Westminster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	811 Uniontown Road	Westminster	21158	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3222	555	43	12.9	39.1%	370 (66.7%)	37 (6.7%)	71 (12.8%)	25 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	48 (8.6%)	61.2	300^th of 859 public elementary schools	65.1%		66	267^th of 855 public elementary schools	68.8%	33	64.8	34.3	30.5	44.4	59.6	51.0	42.2	51.6	24.7	$15,878	$777	$15,100
William Winchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Monroe Street	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3230	605	42	14.4	38.5%	406 (67.1%)	73 (12.1%)	100 (16.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	78.3	180^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.0%		81.8	150^th of 855 public elementary schools	82.5%	30	60.9	60.6	38.5	53.2	47.8	77.4	58.9	61.5	38.3	$15,153	$795	$14,359
Cranberry Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 North Center Street	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-4440	601	43	13.8	42.6%	412 (68.6%)	53 (8.8%)	76 (12.6%)	24 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	63.3	286^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.7%		69.6	235^th of 855 public elementary schools	72.5%	51	51.5	37.8	40.7	43.6	45.9	58.0	51.9	51.6	26.9	$14,690	$766	$13,924
Friendship Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Gist Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3650	499	39	12.8	27.9%	396 (79.4%)	24 (4.8%)	46 (9.2%)	13 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.4%)	74.9	199^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.8%		84.5	120^th of 855 public elementary schools	86.0%	79	59.5	54.2	35.3	49.6	61.9	55.6	59.0	58.9	35.7	$15,277	$653	$14,623
PRIDE School	Public	K-4	1100 Gist Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3653	9	1	9.0	55.6%	5 (55.6%)	1 (11.1%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)								(n/a)										$5,144	$665	$4,479
Robert Moton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1413 Washington Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 751-3610	441	50	8.8	57.1%	258 (58.5%)	46 (10.4%)	94 (21.3%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	44.1	428^th of 859 public elementary schools	50.2%		51.2	362^nd of 855 public elementary schools	57.7%	66	46.4	36.3	17.5	34.0	39.1	48.1	35.5	41.4	17.7	$27,523	$2,792	$24,731
New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12226 Woodsboro Pike	Keymar	21757	Carroll County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1500	264	16	16.0	42.4%	226 (85.6%)	3 (1.1%)	23 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	68.3	252^nd of 859 public elementary schools	70.7%		58.9	306^th of 855 public elementary schools	64.2%	54	65.8	37.2	33.3	44.2	65.8	65.1	47.9	58.9	29.2	$19,537	$1,027	$18,510

Frequently Asked Questions about Runnymede Elementary

What schools do graduates of Runnymede Elementary attend?

Students who attend Runnymede Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle
High : Francis Scott Key High

What is the racial makeup of Runnymede Elementary?

Students at Runnymede Elementary are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Runnymede Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 609 students attended Runnymede Elementary.

What district is Runnymede Elementary in?

Carroll County Public Schools

Is Runnymede Elementary a good school?

Runnymede Elementary ranks 256^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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