Boonsboro Elementary

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Boonsboro Elementary ranks 103 rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boonsboro Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Boonsboro, Maryland, serving 509 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with strong academic performance that significantly exceeds district and state averages, particularly in mathematics.

Boonsboro Elementary has a predominantly white student population (87.82%), which is not representative of the racial diversity found in many other Washington County Public Schools. However, the school's lower percentage of students from low-income families (29.08% receive free or reduced-price lunch) may contribute to its academic success, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in educational outcomes. Interestingly, Boonsboro Elementary still performs well for its low-income students, ranking 233 out of 546 Maryland elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools, Boonsboro Elementary stands out with its exceptional academic performance. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 58.6% of students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to just 28.9% at Fountain Rock Elementary and 23.8% at Eastern Elementary. Additionally, Boonsboro Elementary spends more per student ($12,342 in 2020-2021) than the surrounding district schools, which may contribute to its strong resources and support for student learning.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

5 Campus Ave
Boonsboro, MD 21713-1137

(301) 766-8013

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,149

Students who attend Boonsboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Boonsboro Middle
High:	Boonsboro High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 509

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

4.5%

African American:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boonsboro Elementary ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.97. (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 (87.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boonsboro Elementary is 16.9. 20 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Boonsboro Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boonsboro Elementary is $14,149. 22 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boonsboro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Boonsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	37.58	560^th	803	30.3%
2005	33.48	586^th	805	27.2%
2006	16.05	692^nd	804	13.9%
2007	17.59	702^nd	818	14.2%
2008	78.91	147^th	838	82.5%
2009	76.16	191^st	850	77.5%
2010	74.36	214^th	855	75.0%
2011	75.87	166^th	853	80.5%
2012	66.41	306^th	857	64.3%
2013	64.03	322^nd	847	62.0%
2014	65.53	337^th	867	61.1%
2015	76.21	194^th	859	77.4%
2016	63.07	295^th	845	65.1%
2017	71.62	249^th	847	70.6%
2018	77.00	191^st	857	77.7%
2019	89.94	80^th	853	90.6%
2021	84.69	96^th	802	88.0%
2022	90.64	75^th	862	91.3%
2023	89.62	85^th	855	90.1%
2024	86.97	103^rd	859	88.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boonsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.91	233^rd	546	57.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Boonsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.96	101^st	796	87.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Boonsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.15	115^th	788	85.4%

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Rank History for White students at Boonsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.99	143^rd	528	72.9%

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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 Boonsboro Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	477	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	484
1990	501	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	507
1991	516	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	524
1992	509	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	518
1993	509	3	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	521
1994	531	3	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	546
1995	551	3	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	564
1996	551	3	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	564
1997	568	2	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	580
1998	563	2	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	575
1999	551	5	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	562
2000	529	3	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	536
2001	519	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	522
2002	500	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	503
2003	500	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	503
2004	530	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	531
2005	530	16	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	549
2006	523	14	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	542
2007	546	8	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	580
2008	566	15	6	20	1	n/a	n/a	608
2009	574	14	10	23	0	n/a	n/a	621
2010	566	25	11	17	3	n/a	n/a	622
2011	514	20	7	27	0	0	21	589
2012	520	26	9	22	0	0	21	598
2013	527	23	8	22	0	0	17	597
2014	496	25	4	19	0	0	12	556
2015	481	17	4	15	0	0	12	529
2016	462	13	4	17	0	0	10	506
2017	481	16	3	15	0	0	11	526
2018	494	16	3	21	0	0	13	547
2019	531	15	2	16	0	0	15	579
2020	564	16	3	21	0	1	17	622
2021	438	17	1	22	0	3	10	491
2022	443	16	2	27	0	4	18	510
2023	447	18	2	23	0	4	15	509

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 Boonsboro Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	484	25.0	19.3	n/a
1990	507	25.0	20.2	4.5
1991	524	25.0	20.9	3.2
1992	518	25.0	20.7	6.9
1993	521	23.0	22.7	6.9
1994	546	23.0	23.7	7.7
1995	564	27.0	20.9	7.6
1996	564	27.0	20.9	7.6
1997	580	27.0	21.5	6.2
1998	575	27.0	21.3	7.8
1999	562	27.0	20.8	9.8
2000	536	29.0	18.5	10.1
2001	522	29.0	18.0	9.4
2002	503	29.0	17.3	11.1
2003	503	29.0	17.3	11.1
2004	531	28.0	19.0	14.1
2005	549	30.0	18.3	16.2
2006	542	31.0	17.5	15.5
2007	580	32.0	18.1	14.3
2008	608	36.5	16.7	14.1
2009	621	36.5	17.0	17.4
2010	622	35.5	17.5	19.1
2011	589	34.5	17.0	19.7
2012	598	34.0	17.5	24.1
2013	597	35.0	17.0	23.3
2014	556	33.0	16.8	23.7
2015	529	33.0	16.0	21.9
2016	506	33.0	15.3	18.6
2017	526	29.3	17.9	16.5
2018	547	30.0	18.2	17.6
2019	579	31.1	18.6	17.1
2020	622	33.0	18.8	18.2
2021	491	31.0	15.8	18.1
2022	510	31.0	16.4	19.4
2023	509	30.0	16.9	29.1

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 Boonsboro Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	484	25.0	19.3	n/a
1990	507	25.0	20.2	4.5
1991	524	25.0	20.9	3.2
1992	518	25.0	20.7	6.9
1993	521	23.0	22.7	6.9
1994	546	23.0	23.7	7.7
1995	564	27.0	20.9	7.6
1996	564	27.0	20.9	7.6
1997	580	27.0	21.5	6.2
1998	575	27.0	21.3	7.8
1999	562	27.0	20.8	9.8
2000	536	29.0	18.5	10.1
2001	522	29.0	18.0	9.4
2002	503	29.0	17.3	11.1
2003	503	29.0	17.3	11.1
2004	531	28.0	19.0	14.1
2005	549	30.0	18.3	16.2
2006	542	31.0	17.5	15.5
2007	580	32.0	18.1	14.3
2008	608	36.5	16.7	14.1
2009	621	36.5	17.0	17.4
2010	622	35.5	17.5	19.1
2011	589	34.5	17.0	19.7
2012	598	34.0	17.5	24.1
2013	597	35.0	17.0	23.3
2014	556	33.0	16.8	23.7
2015	529	33.0	16.0	21.9
2016	506	33.0	15.3	18.6
2017	526	29.3	17.9	16.5
2018	547	30.0	18.2	17.6
2019	579	31.1	18.6	17.1
2020	622	33.0	18.8	18.2
2021	491	31.0	15.8	18.1
2022	510	31.0	16.4	19.4
2023	509	30.0	16.9	29.1

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 Boonsboro Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$687 (6.2%)	$10,371 (93.8%)	$11,058
2020	$620 (6.2%)	$9,352 (94.0%)	$9,945
2021	$1,401 (11.4%)	$10,968 (88.9%)	$12,342
2022	$1,092 (8.7%)	$11,427 (91.3%)	$12,519
2023	$1,392 (9.8%)	$12,757 (90.2%)	$14,149

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boonsboro Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 85^th of 855 Elementary schools	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	579	509	12.1%
African American	15	18	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	16	23	43.8%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	531	447	15.8%
Two or More Races	15	15
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.1%	29.1%	12%

Schools Near Boonsboro 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
Boonsboro Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8013	509	30	16.9	29.1%	447 (87.8%)	18 (3.5%)	23 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (2.9%)	87	103^rd of 859 public elementary schools	88.0%		89.6	85^th of 855 public elementary schools	90.1%	18	61.7	59.2	54.7	58.6	76.5	76.3	64.0	72.4	35.5	$14,149	$1,392	$12,757
Greenbrier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21222 San Mar Rd	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8170	256	15	16.6	38.7%	208 (81.3%)	7 (2.7%)	14 (5.5%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	69.3	245^th of 859 public elementary schools	71.5%		75.7	200^th of 855 public elementary schools	76.6%	45	53.8	31.6	43.3	43.0	53.8	55.3	66.7	57.9	36.7	$15,458	$1,237	$14,221
Myersville Elementary	Public	K-5	429 Main Street	Myersville	21773	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1900	409	25	16.3	14.2%	335 (81.9%)	9 (2.2%)	41 (10.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	95.1	35^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.9%		88.2	98^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.5%	63	65.4	76.3	66.7	68.9	76.3	84.7	77.8	79.1	59.7	$15,149	$872	$14,277
Rockland Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 Rockland Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8485	625	39	16.0	45.9%	291 (46.6%)	124 (19.8%)	119 (19.0%)	26 (4.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (9.4%)	65.4	274^th of 859 public elementary schools	68.1%		64.3	276^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.7%	2	41.9	46.2	38.2	42.0	45.6	53.8	54.9	51.6	36.3	$15,983	$1,942	$14,041
Wolfsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12520 Wolfsville Rd	Myersville	21773	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2250	157	11	14.0	29.9%	134 (85.4%)	2 (1.3%)	13 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	90.5	71^st of 859 public elementary schools	91.7%		79.9	164^th of 855 public elementary schools	80.8%	93	61.1	87.5	54.5	68.8	66.7	87.5	76.2	77.8	38.1	$21,114	$1,208	$19,906
Sharpsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17525 Shepherdstown Pike	Sharpsburg	21782	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8321	349	17	20.1	37.0%	323 (92.6%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	73.5	210^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.6%		82.5	142^nd of 855 public elementary schools	83.4%	68	57.1	39.2	44.8	46.4	59.5	62.7	51.7	57.6	37.9	$14,674	$1,375	$13,299
Fountain Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17145 Lappans Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8146	299	19	15.5	47.5%	247 (82.6%)	12 (4.0%)	21 (7.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	43.2	436^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.2%		53	352^nd of 855 public elementary schools	58.8%	84	51.1	18.0	15.2	28.9	54.5	40.0	42.4	45.7	17.6	$11,951	$1,217	$10,734
Middletown Elementary	Public	3-5	201 E Green St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1100	441	27	16.2	13.8%	338 (76.6%)	17 (3.9%)	41 (9.3%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.8%)	83.4	139^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.8%		86.9	107^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.5%	32	68.3	63.6	43.9	58.2	64.1	78.6	67.7	70.0	30.3	$15,592	$1,109	$14,483
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1311 Yale Drive	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8668	567	43	13.1	80.1%	172 (30.3%)	165 (29.1%)	118 (20.8%)	23 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (15.5%)								(n/a)										$19,855	$3,967	$15,888
Eastern Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Yale Dr	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8122	433	32	13.4	85.0%	130 (30.0%)	126 (29.1%)	94 (21.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (16.6%)	37	470^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.3%		36.4	494^th of 855 public elementary schools	42.2%	24	30.8	20.4	21.0	23.8	38.2	43.3	46.0	42.7	17.9	$19,418	$3,537	$15,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Boonsboro Elementary

How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Boonsboro Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Boonsboro Elementary?

Students at Boonsboro Elementary are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Boonsboro Elementary attend?

Students who attend Boonsboro Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boonsboro Middle
High : Boonsboro High

What district is Boonsboro Elementary in?

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Is Boonsboro Elementary a good school?

Boonsboro Elementary ranks 103^rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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