Grantsville Elementary

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Grantsville Elementary ranks 352 nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grantsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Grantsville, Maryland, serving 171 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Garrett County Public Schools district, which is ranked 11 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grantsville Elementary stands out for its high percentage of white students (97.08%) and strong performance in Mathematics and English Language Arts, outpacing the Garrett County and Maryland averages. However, the school lags behind in Science proficiency. Grantsville also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.19% to 59.06% over the past three school years. Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, and its female and white students have lower rankings compared to their male and overall student populations, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Grantsville Elementary's performance is more mixed. For example, Accident Elementary and Frost Elementary, both part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, outperform Grantsville Elementary in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates. However, Grantsville Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Allegany County district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

120 Grant St
Grantsville, MD 21536

(301) 895-5173

District: Garrett County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
352^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,719

Students who attend Grantsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Northern Middle School
High:	Northern Garrett High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grantsville Elementary ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.11. (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 (97.1%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grantsville Elementary is 11.1, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Grantsville Elementary employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grantsville Elementary is $23,719, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Garrett County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrett County Public Schools 11^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grantsville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grantsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	59.14	392^nd	803	51.2%
2005	65.90	294^th	805	63.5%
2006	60.08	357^th	804	55.6%
2007	66.81	288^th	818	64.8%
2008	65.13	318^th	838	62.1%
2009	37.48	602^nd	850	29.2%
2010	78.63	143^rd	855	83.3%
2011	70.09	245^th	853	71.3%
2012	64.79	329^th	857	61.6%
2013	29.86	655^th	847	22.7%
2014	47.69	538^th	867	37.9%
2015	57.93	330^th	859	61.6%
2016	50.01	396^th	845	53.1%
2017	53.71	358^th	847	57.7%
2018	46.56	418^th	857	51.2%
2019	49.73	384^th	853	55.0%
2021	33.29	438^th	802	45.4%
2022	52.58	379^th	862	56.0%
2023	53.24	350^th	855	59.1%
2024	53.11	352^nd	859	59.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Grantsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.10	577^th	796	27.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Grantsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.83	351^st	788	55.5%

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Rank History for White students at Grantsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.48	467^th	528	11.6%

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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 Grantsville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	257	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1990	278	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
1991	291	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1992	274	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	278
1993	273	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1994	274	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
1995	300	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	304
1996	300	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	304
1997	292	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	293
1998	299	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	301
1999	306	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	310
2000	290	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	294
2001	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
2002	276	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
2003	276	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
2004	287	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	290
2005	270	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	271
2006	248	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
2007	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2008	226	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	227
2009	204	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	206
2010	213	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
2011	217	0	1	0	0	0	2	220
2012	234	0	0	0	0	0	3	237
2013	229	0	0	2	0	0	7	238
2014	219	0	0	2	0	0	6	227
2015	215	0	0	2	0	0	6	223
2016	226	3	0	2	0	0	5	236
2017	232	2	0	1	0	0	1	236
2018	202	0	0	0	0	0	1	203
2019	190	1	0	0	0	0	0	191
2020	187	0	0	1	0	0	0	188
2021	171	0	0	0	0	0	1	172
2022	163	0	0	1	0	0	2	166
2023	166	0	1	2	0	0	2	171

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 Grantsville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	258	16.3	15.8	n/a
1990	279	20.9	13.3	34.8
1991	292	17.6	16.5	39
1992	278	18.0	15.4	43.2
1993	274	19.0	14.4	43.8
1994	277	19.0	14.6	43
1995	304	21.0	14.5	42.8
1996	304	21.0	14.5	42.8
1997	293	21.0	14.0	39.2
1998	301	20.0	15.1	38.2
1999	310	20.0	15.5	58.7
2000	294	23.0	12.8	58.2
2001	291	22.0	13.2	56
2002	276	22.0	12.5	57.6
2003	276	22.0	12.5	57.6
2004	290	22.0	13.2	58.3
2005	271	23.0	11.8	54.6
2006	249	23.0	10.8	47.4
2007	245	23.0	10.7	46.5
2008	227	24.0	9.5	47.6
2009	206	24.0	8.6	56.3
2010	215	22.0	9.7	74
2011	220	21.0	10.4	75
2012	237	22.0	10.7	74.3
2013	238	21.0	11.3	75.6
2014	227	20.0	11.3	74.9
2015	223	21.0	10.6	69.1
2016	236	19.0	12.4	68.2
2017	236	19.0	12.4	57.2
2018	203	18.0	11.2	54.7
2019	191	14.0	13.5	49.7
2020	188	16.2	11.5	54.3
2021	172	16.3	10.5	55.2
2022	166	14.5	11.4	48.2
2023	171	15.3	11.1	59.1

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 Grantsville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	258	16.3	15.8	n/a
1990	279	20.9	13.3	34.8
1991	292	17.6	16.5	39
1992	278	18.0	15.4	43.2
1993	274	19.0	14.4	43.8
1994	277	19.0	14.6	43
1995	304	21.0	14.5	42.8
1996	304	21.0	14.5	42.8
1997	293	21.0	14.0	39.2
1998	301	20.0	15.1	38.2
1999	310	20.0	15.5	58.7
2000	294	23.0	12.8	58.2
2001	291	22.0	13.2	56
2002	276	22.0	12.5	57.6
2003	276	22.0	12.5	57.6
2004	290	22.0	13.2	58.3
2005	271	23.0	11.8	54.6
2006	249	23.0	10.8	47.4
2007	245	23.0	10.7	46.5
2008	227	24.0	9.5	47.6
2009	206	24.0	8.6	56.3
2010	215	22.0	9.7	74
2011	220	21.0	10.4	75
2012	237	22.0	10.7	74.3
2013	238	21.0	11.3	75.6
2014	227	20.0	11.3	74.9
2015	223	21.0	10.6	69.1
2016	236	19.0	12.4	68.2
2017	236	19.0	12.4	57.2
2018	203	18.0	11.2	54.7
2019	191	14.0	13.5	49.7
2020	188	16.2	11.5	54.3
2021	172	16.3	10.5	55.2
2022	166	14.5	11.4	48.2
2023	171	15.3	11.1	59.1

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 Grantsville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,163 (12.3%)	$15,369 (87.7%)	$17,532
2020	$2,156 (11.3%)	$16,944 (88.7%)	$19,100
2021	$3,686 (17.0%)	$17,950 (83.0%)	$21,636
2022	$3,547 (16.9%)	$17,407 (83.1%)	$20,954
2023	$4,603 (19.4%)	$19,117 (80.6%)	$23,719

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grantsville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 384^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 350^th of 855 Elementary schools	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	191	171	10.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	190	166	12.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	59.1%	9.3%

Schools Near Grantsville 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
Grantsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Grant St	Grantsville	21536	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 895-5173	171	15	11.1	59.1%	166 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	53.1	352^nd of 859 public elementary schools	59.0%		53.2	350^th of 855 public elementary schools	59.1%	2	56.5	40.7	24.0	40.0	56.5	44.4	44.0	48.0	16.0	$23,719	$4,603	$19,117
Route 40 Elementary	Public	K-5	17764 National Pike	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-6132	122	10	12.8	40.2%	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.8	387^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.9%		44.6	414^th of 855 public elementary schools	51.6%	27	42.9	31.3		27.3	50.0	56.3	31.8	45.5	18.2	$19,891	$3,078	$16,813
Accident Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	534 Accident-Bittinger Rd	Accident	21520	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 746-8863	235	19	12.4	44.7%	210 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	69.9	243^rd of 859 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.7	229^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.2%	14	51.9	46.4	47.1	48.3	33.3	67.9	50.0	50.6	39.4	$18,625	$3,660	$14,965
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Shaw St	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-5168	236	15	16.2	43.2%	212 (89.8%)	4 (1.7%)	5 (2.1%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	83.7	133^rd of 859 public elementary schools	84.5%		82.6	141^st of 855 public elementary schools	83.5%	8	88.0	63.9	39.1	64.3	92.0	80.6	52.2	76.2	26.1	$16,374	$1,344	$15,030
Beall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 E College Ave	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-3636	451	33	13.6	62.7%	393 (87.1%)	6 (1.3%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)	71.8	228^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.5%		58.5	309^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.9%	81	49.2	53.7	50.0	51.1	47.5	67.2	55.6	57.2	25.9	$16,889	$1,812	$15,077
George's Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd S	Lonaconing	21539	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 463-6202	268	20	13.4	68.3%	258 (96.3%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	26.9	565^th of 859 public elementary schools	34.2%		27.9	562^nd of 855 public elementary schools	34.3%	3	34.8	31.3	11.1	25.2	30.4	37.5	11.1	27.1	11.1	$18,080	$2,704	$15,376
Friendsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	841 First Ave	Friendsville	21531	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 746-5100	138	11	12.1	58.0%	129 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	53.4	350^th of 859 public elementary schools	59.3%		35.7	501^st of 855 public elementary schools	41.4%	151	52.4	31.8	15.4	35.7	54.5	45.5	38.5	47.4	30.8	$20,063	$4,052	$16,012
Mt. Savage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13201 New School Rd Nw	Mount Savage	21545	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 264-3220	220	16	13.8	61.4%	205 (93.2%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	55.9	330^th of 859 public elementary schools	61.6%		56.2	330^th of 855 public elementary schools	61.4%		55.3	34.2	18.8	37.0	65.8	50.0	43.8	53.7	19.4	$16,800	$3,450	$13,350
Westernport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	172 Church St	Westernport	21562	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 359-0511	261	17	15.3	65.1%	237 (90.8%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	47.2	397^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.8%		37.7	480^th of 855 public elementary schools	43.9%	83	34.3	50.0	10.0	31.9	54.3	56.8	40.0	50.4	7.5	$18,896	$2,728	$16,168
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Parkside Blvd	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 729-0085	210	17	12.7	60.5%	169 (80.5%)	16 (7.6%)	5 (2.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.6%)	82.8	145^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.1%		77.7	185^th of 855 public elementary schools	78.4%	40	54.3	60.5	47.2	54.1	71.4	76.3	61.1	69.7	32.4	$19,143	$3,007	$16,136

Frequently Asked Questions about Grantsville Elementary

What district is Grantsville Elementary in?

Garrett County Public Schools

Is Grantsville Elementary a good school?

Grantsville Elementary ranks 352^nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grantsville Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Grantsville Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Grantsville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Grantsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Middle School
High : Northern Garrett High School

What is the racial makeup of Grantsville Elementary?

Students at Grantsville Elementary are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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