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Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

Summary:

Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is a public elementary school in Union Bridge, Maryland, serving 480 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 88.12% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Cranberry Station Elementary (72.58% white) and William Winchester Elementary (69.44% white). Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (33.2%) and English Language Arts (51%) are lower than the Carroll County Public Schools district averages (37.7% and 64.8%, respectively) and the Maryland state averages (24.1% and 48.4%, respectively). However, some nearby schools, such as Friendship Valley Elementary, have higher proficiency rates in both subjects.

Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Cranberry Station Elementary (38.89%) and Friendship Valley Elementary (33.45%). The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 11.9 over the past three school years, could be an asset in providing more individualized attention for students, but the impact on academic outcomes should be further explored.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 119 North Main Street
       Union Bridge, MD  21791-9101

(410) 751-3307

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,999 Help


Students who attend Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Middle
High:    Francis Scott Key High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 19th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.13. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is 11.3, which is the 4th best among 21 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary employs 44.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is $17,999, which is the 3rd highest among 21 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carroll County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.56 371st 803 53.8%
2005 50.22 445th 805 44.7%
2006 54.46 406th 804 49.5%
2007 52.36 440th 818 46.2%
2008 64.49 325th 838 61.2%
2009 64.33 334th 850 60.7%
2010 69.06 286th 855 66.5%
2011 61.02 364th 853 57.3%
2012 66.94 301st 857 64.9%
2013 60.45 356th 847 58.0%
2014 54.71 462nd 867 46.7%
2015 49.89 389th 859 54.7%
2016 65.37 281st 845 66.7%
2017 50.91 383rd 847 54.8%
2018 60.56 311th 857 63.7%
2019 57.06 328th 853 61.5%
2021 57.32 238th 802 70.3%
2022 60.78 313th 862 63.7%
2023 59.70 302nd 855 64.7%
2024 52.13 357th 859 58.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.09 465th 546 14.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.49 284th 796 64.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.41 220th 788 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.66 295th 528 44.1%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Open Quote Our school is located in the smallest town in the county. For being so rural I have been pleasantly surprised with how well this school is run. I myself was raised in a "richer", non-farm, community and I think this school is run better than the ones I attended as a child. The teachers are are very caring and helpful. The bonus to me of being in a rural area is the schools aren't overcrowded. That was something I dealt with on a constant basis growing up. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 328 15 1 4 0 n/a n/a 40 388
1990 338 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 41 399
1991 356 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 43 422
1992 380 18 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 409 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 383 18 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 480 20 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 480 20 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 470 20 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 516 15 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 556 16 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 516 16 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 500 16 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2002 456 26 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 456 26 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 428 26 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 408 19 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 401 13 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 421 16 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 404 14 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 398 14 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2010 387 13 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 378 6 0 4 1 0 13 0 402
2012 371 7 1 7 1 0 13 0 400
2013 371 3 2 6 0 0 19 0 401
2014 371 4 3 9 0 0 18 0 405
2015 341 8 6 11 1 0 18 0 385
2016 343 11 7 9 1 0 11 0 382
2017 385 9 6 12 1 0 13 0 426
2018 376 9 2 12 0 0 17 0 416
2019 368 9 3 14 1 0 20 0 415
2020 400 6 1 11 1 0 18 0 437
2021 379 6 1 11 1 0 18 0 416
2022 414 13 0 15 1 1 16 0 460
2023 423 13 0 19 1 1 23 0 480
2024 437 13 1 27 1 1 21 0 501

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 Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 388 17.7 21.9 n/a
1990 399 18.1 22.0 16.8
1991 422 23.4 18.0 15.9
1992 403 25.2 15.9 18.6
1993 427 26.3 16.2 17.6
1994 409 19.9 20.6 16.1
1995 504 23.1 21.8 17.9
1996 504 23.1 21.8 17.9
1997 494 25.3 19.5 15.8
1998 537 25.6 21.0 12.7
1999 581 25.7 22.6 17.2
2000 538 30.1 17.9 14.3
2001 522 28.4 18.4 14.6
2002 490 28.6 17.1 20.2
2003 490 28.6 17.1 20.2
2004 469 27.5 17.1 16.4
2005 437 26.0 16.8 15.3
2006 424 29.0 14.6 20.5
2007 446 31.5 14.2 20.6
2008 423 32.6 13.0 21.7
2009 421 33.2 12.7 23.8
2010 405 29.9 13.5 28.9
2011 402 27.7 14.5 31.1
2012 400 29.3 13.6 31.8
2013 401 29.0 13.8 37.7
2014 405 30.4 13.3 44
2015 385 32.0 12.0 40.5
2016 382 34.0 11.2 39.5
2017 426 36.2 11.7 40.6
2018 416 39.4 10.5 38.5
2019 415 35.9 11.5 41.7
2020 437 36.9 11.8 38.7
2021 416 37.1 11.2 40.1
2022 460 38.6 11.9 38.9
2023 480 40.6 11.8 44.6
2024 501 44.1 11.3 42.3

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 Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 388 17.7 21.9 n/a
1990 399 18.1 22.0 16.8
1991 422 23.4 18.0 15.9
1992 403 25.2 15.9 18.6
1993 427 26.3 16.2 17.6
1994 409 19.9 20.6 16.1
1995 504 23.1 21.8 17.9
1996 504 23.1 21.8 17.9
1997 494 25.3 19.5 15.8
1998 537 25.6 21.0 12.7
1999 581 25.7 22.6 17.2
2000 538 30.1 17.9 14.3
2001 522 28.4 18.4 14.6
2002 490 28.6 17.1 20.2
2003 490 28.6 17.1 20.2
2004 469 27.5 17.1 16.4
2005 437 26.0 16.8 15.3
2006 424 29.0 14.6 20.5
2007 446 31.5 14.2 20.6
2008 423 32.6 13.0 21.7
2009 421 33.2 12.7 23.8
2010 405 29.9 13.5 28.9
2011 402 27.7 14.5 31.1
2012 400 29.3 13.6 31.8
2013 401 29.0 13.8 37.7
2014 405 30.4 13.3 44
2015 385 32.0 12.0 40.5
2016 382 34.0 11.2 39.5
2017 426 36.2 11.7 40.6
2018 416 39.4 10.5 38.5
2019 415 35.9 11.5 41.7
2020 437 36.9 11.8 38.7
2021 416 37.1 11.2 40.1
2022 460 38.6 11.9 38.9
2023 480 40.6 11.8 44.6
2024 501 44.1 11.3 42.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,940 (11.9%) $14,407 (88.1%) $16,347
2020 $1,588 (9.8%) $14,616 (90.2%) $16,204
2021 $2,748 (15.1%) $15,490 (84.9%) $18,238
2022 $2,167 (13.0%) $14,509 (87.0%) $16,675
2023 $1,797 (10.0%) $16,202 (90.0%) $17,999

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 302nd of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students415480
 15.7%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian11
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1419
 35.7%
Pacific Islander01
White368423
 14.9%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%44.6%
 2.9%

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Students who attend Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle
High : Francis Scott Key High

Students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary ranks 357th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 501 students attended Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary.


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