Route 40 Elementary

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Route 40 Elementary ranks 387 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Route 40 Elementary is a public elementary school located in Frostburg, Maryland, serving 122 students in grades K-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.

Route 40 Elementary stands out in several ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (100%) compared to nearby schools like West Side Elementary and Beall Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. While the school's overall test scores are below state and district averages, its 3rd-grade students perform better in both Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, Route 40 Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.29% to 40.16%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Route 40 Elementary's per-student spending is higher than the state average at $17,844 per student in 2020-2021. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with some areas of strength and others where it lags behind. For example, Parkside Elementary and Frost Elementary consistently outperform Route 40 Elementary on standardized tests. These findings suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and identify ways to improve student learning outcomes across all grade levels.

Detail:

Public K-5

17764 National Pike
Frostburg, MD 21532-6015

(301) 689-6132

District: Garrett County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
387^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,891

Students who attend Route 40 Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Northern Middle School
High:	Northern Garrett High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Route 40 Elementary ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^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 48.76. (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 (98.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Garrett County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Route 40 Elementary is 17.6, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Route 40 Elementary employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Route 40 Elementary is $19,891. 4 elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Route 40 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 Route 40 Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Route 40 Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	50.65	461^st	803	42.6%
2005	31.87	596^th	805	26.0%
2006	40.20	529^th	804	34.2%
2007	57.51	388^th	818	52.6%
2008	52.72	451^st	838	46.2%
2009	24.13	726^th	850	14.6%
2010	28.93	683^rd	855	20.1%
2011	38.77	578^th	853	32.2%
2012	50.15	495^th	857	42.2%
2013	33.61	614^th	847	27.5%
2014	52.93	483^rd	867	44.3%
2015	40.77	473^rd	859	44.9%
2016	60.84	312^th	845	63.1%
2017	41.85	455^th	847	46.3%
2018	58.13	328^th	857	61.7%
2019	48.52	399^th	853	53.2%
2021	34.34	423^rd	802	47.3%
2022	44.85	437^th	862	49.3%
2023	44.62	414^th	855	51.6%
2024	48.76	387^th	859	54.9%

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Rank History for White students at Route 40 Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.94	434^th	528	17.8%

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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 Route 40 Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	158	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1990	163	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	163
1991	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
1992	151	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1993	164	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
1994	169	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	170
1995	180	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
1996	180	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
1997	191	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
1998	181	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	182
1999	179	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	180
2000	172	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
2001	175	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
2002	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
2003	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
2004	158	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
2005	155	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	159
2006	162	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	166
2007	149	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	152
2008	144	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	146
2009	139	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	144
2010	142	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	147
2011	136	0	0	0	0	0	136
2012	128	0	0	0	0	1	129
2013	122	0	0	0	0	1	123
2014	134	0	0	0	0	2	136
2015	135	0	2	0	0	1	138
2016	135	0	1	1	0	2	139
2017	124	0	0	1	0	2	127
2018	137	0	0	1	0	2	140
2019	125	0	0	1	0	3	129
2020	130	0	0	1	0	2	133
2021	117	0	0	1	0	1	119
2022	121	0	0	1	0	0	122
2023	122	0	0	0	0	0	122
2024	116	0	0	0	0	2	118

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 Route 40 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	158	6.5	24.3	n/a
1990	163	7.0	23.2	23.9
1991	153	7.0	21.8	25.5
1992	152	7.5	20.2	25
1993	164	8.5	19.3	23.2
1994	170	8.0	21.3	35.9
1995	180	9.0	20.0	28.3
1996	180	9.0	20.0	28.3
1997	191	9.0	21.2	24.6
1998	182	9.5	19.2	22.5
1999	180	9.5	18.9	37.8
2000	172	10.0	17.2	30.8
2001	175	10.0	17.5	30.3
2002	154	10.0	15.4	26.6
2003	154	10.0	15.4	26.6
2004	158	10.0	15.8	31.6
2005	159	10.0	15.9	30.2
2006	166	10.0	16.6	23.5
2007	152	10.0	15.2	20.4
2008	146	12.0	12.2	18.5
2009	144	11.0	13.1	23.6
2010	147	10.0	14.7	29.9
2011	136	9.0	15.1	27.9
2012	129	8.0	16.1	27.9
2013	123	7.0	17.5	25.2
2014	136	7.0	19.4	30.9
2015	138	7.0	19.7	25.4
2016	139	7.0	19.8	25.2
2017	127	8.0	15.8	28.3
2018	140	7.0	20.0	30.7
2019	129	8.5	15.0	31
2020	133	9.4	14.0	33.8
2021	119	8.5	13.9	35.3
2022	122	9.1	13.3	40.2
2023	122	9.5	12.8	40.2
2024	118	6.6	17.6	40.7

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 Route 40 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	158	6.5	24.3	n/a
1990	163	7.0	23.2	23.9
1991	153	7.0	21.8	25.5
1992	152	7.5	20.2	25
1993	164	8.5	19.3	23.2
1994	170	8.0	21.3	35.9
1995	180	9.0	20.0	28.3
1996	180	9.0	20.0	28.3
1997	191	9.0	21.2	24.6
1998	182	9.5	19.2	22.5
1999	180	9.5	18.9	37.8
2000	172	10.0	17.2	30.8
2001	175	10.0	17.5	30.3
2002	154	10.0	15.4	26.6
2003	154	10.0	15.4	26.6
2004	158	10.0	15.8	31.6
2005	159	10.0	15.9	30.2
2006	166	10.0	16.6	23.5
2007	152	10.0	15.2	20.4
2008	146	12.0	12.2	18.5
2009	144	11.0	13.1	23.6
2010	147	10.0	14.7	29.9
2011	136	9.0	15.1	27.9
2012	129	8.0	16.1	27.9
2013	123	7.0	17.5	25.2
2014	136	7.0	19.4	30.9
2015	138	7.0	19.7	25.4
2016	139	7.0	19.8	25.2
2017	127	8.0	15.8	28.3
2018	140	7.0	20.0	30.7
2019	129	8.5	15.0	31
2020	133	9.4	14.0	33.8
2021	119	8.5	13.9	35.3
2022	122	9.1	13.3	40.2
2023	122	9.5	12.8	40.2
2024	118	6.6	17.6	40.7

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 Route 40 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,463 (9.0%)	$14,767 (91.0%)	$16,230
2020	$653 (4.4%)	$14,189 (95.6%)	$14,842
2021	$2,497 (14.0%)	$15,347 (86.0%)	$17,844
2022	$2,893 (16.9%)	$14,195 (83.1%)	$17,088
2023	$3,078 (15.5%)	$16,813 (84.5%)	$19,891

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Route 40 Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 399^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 414^th of 855 Elementary schools	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	129	122	5.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	125	122	2.4%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	40.2%	9.2%

Schools Near Route 40 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
Route 40 Elementary	Public	K-5	17764 National Pike	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-6132	118	7	17.6	40.7%	116 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	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
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Shaw St	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-5168	239	15	16.4	38.1%	214 (89.5%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	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	413	32	12.7	59.8%	359 (86.9%)	6 (1.5%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.7%)	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
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	222	16	13.8	62.6%	202 (91.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	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
Grantsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Grant St	Grantsville	21536	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 895-5173	187	17	11.1	64.7%	180 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	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
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	13.7	59.0%	261 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	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
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Parkside Blvd	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 729-0085	218	17	13.2	55.5%	178 (81.7%)	12 (5.5%)	4 (1.8%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.7%)	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
Cash Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-6632	274	25	10.9	63.1%	225 (82.1%)	17 (6.2%)	9 (3.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	64.4	279^th of 859 public elementary schools	67.5%		67.3	258^th of 855 public elementary schools	69.8%	21	16.2	48.7	73.5	45.5	29.7	53.8	82.4	54.5	41.2	$24,028	$4,064	$19,964
Bel Air Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14401 Barton Blvd	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 729-2992	229	17	13.4	55.0%	213 (93.0%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	70	241^st of 859 public elementary schools	71.9%		71.1	225^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.7%	16	60.5	31.3	22.9	39.0	59.0	63.3	62.9	61.5	42.9	$19,715	$1,720	$17,995
Cresaptown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13202 6th Ave	Cresaptown	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 729-0212	259	19	13.2	62.5%	223 (86.1%)	8 (3.1%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.7%)	74.1	205^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.1%		63.9	281^st of 855 public elementary schools	67.1%	76	66.7	31.8	47.6	46.6	66.7	61.4	56.1	60.9	36.6	$17,376	$1,904	$15,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Route 40 Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Route 40 Elementary?

Students at Route 40 Elementary are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Route 40 Elementary attend?

Students who attend Route 40 Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Middle School
High : Northern Garrett High School

Is Route 40 Elementary a good school?

Route 40 Elementary ranks 387^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Route 40 Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended Route 40 Elementary.

What district is Route 40 Elementary in?

Garrett County Public Schools

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