Clear Spring Elementary

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Clear Spring Elementary ranks 304 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clear Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Clear Spring, Maryland, serving 367 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating.

Clear Spring Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science proficiency. In 2023-2024, 36.7% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to 25.6% for the district and 24.1% for the state. In English language arts, 54.2% of students were proficient or better, higher than the district's 53% and the state's 48.4%. The school also has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (46.59%) compared to many nearby schools. However, Clear Spring Elementary's racial makeup is significantly less diverse, with 94.82% of students being white.

Comparing Clear Spring Elementary to nearby schools, Emma K. Doub Elementary, a magnet school, has similar strong performance, while Bester Elementary and Hickory Elementary, with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, perform significantly lower. Williamsport Elementary, another magnet school, outperforms Clear Spring Elementary on most metrics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12627 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722-1361

(301) 766-8074

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
304^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,342

Students who attend Clear Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clear Spring Middle
High:	Clear Spring High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

4.0%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Spring Elementary ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 12^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.51. (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 (91.8%), Hispanic (4%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Spring Elementary is 16.9. 21 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Clear Spring Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Spring Elementary is $15,342. 19 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clear Spring 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 Clear Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clear Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	34.53	585^th	803	27.1%
2005	32.33	592^nd	805	26.5%
2006	27.90	624^th	804	22.4%
2007	36.93	562^nd	818	31.3%
2008	65.60	314^th	838	62.5%
2009	63.71	344^th	850	59.5%
2010	66.67	314^th	855	63.3%
2011	58.24	404^th	853	52.6%
2012	63.70	348^th	857	59.4%
2013	58.53	376^th	847	55.6%
2014	63.00	365^th	867	57.9%
2015	46.74	413^th	859	51.9%
2016	53.46	358^th	845	57.6%
2017	57.47	328^th	847	61.3%
2018	50.72	382^nd	857	55.4%
2019	56.82	329^th	853	61.4%
2021	41.24	350^th	802	56.4%
2022	59.24	332^nd	862	61.5%
2023	68.27	250^th	855	70.8%
2024	60.51	304^th	859	64.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Clear Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.00	377^th	796	52.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Clear Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.79	267^th	788	66.1%

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Rank History for White students at Clear Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.16	398^th	528	24.6%

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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 Clear Spring Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
1990	382	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	383
1991	407	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1992	388	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1993	407	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1994	414	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	416
1995	450	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	451
1996	450	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	451
1997	451	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	452
1998	435	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	436
1999	442	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
2000	442	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	443
2001	409	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	411
2002	394	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	402
2003	394	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	402
2004	386	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	394
2005	385	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	390
2006	427	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	431
2007	426	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	435
2008	400	8	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	415
2009	401	6	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	417
2010	427	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	437
2011	421	2	1	8	0	0	7	439
2012	410	0	1	6	0	0	8	425
2013	399	3	1	5	0	0	8	416
2014	367	3	1	5	1	0	10	387
2015	382	2	1	5	2	0	7	399
2016	367	1	1	6	2	0	14	391
2017	396	1	1	7	2	0	13	420
2018	395	0	1	9	1	0	11	417
2019	399	1	1	5	0	0	15	421
2020	389	6	0	6	0	0	10	411
2021	335	3	0	3	0	0	7	348
2022	369	1	2	8	0	0	5	385
2023	348	5	1	12	0	0	1	367
2024	347	8	1	15	0	0	7	378

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 Clear Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	364	16.0	22.7	n/a
1990	383	17.0	22.5	9.9
1991	408	19.0	21.4	8.8
1992	389	19.0	20.4	17.2
1993	412	20.5	20.1	16.3
1994	416	21.5	19.3	12.7
1995	451	21.1	21.4	19.3
1996	451	21.1	21.4	19.3
1997	452	21.0	21.5	19.9
1998	436	22.0	19.8	15.8
1999	442	22.0	20.1	22.2
2000	443	25.0	17.7	21
2001	411	25.5	16.1	19.2
2002	402	25.5	15.8	24.4
2003	402	25.5	15.8	24.4
2004	394	22.0	17.9	30.2
2005	390	22.0	17.7	29.2
2006	431	24.0	18.0	34.3
2007	435	25.0	17.4	31.7
2008	415	26.0	16.0	32
2009	417	26.5	15.7	33.3
2010	437	25.5	17.1	31.6
2011	439	24.5	17.9	31.7
2012	425	24.5	17.3	35.3
2013	416	24.5	16.9	35.1
2014	387	24.5	15.7	37.5
2015	399	25.0	15.9	36.1
2016	391	23.0	17.0	36.8
2017	420	23.5	17.8	32.6
2018	417	22.5	18.5	35.5
2019	421	23.5	17.9	35.2
2020	411	23.5	17.4	37
2021	348	22.5	15.4	38.5
2022	385	22.7	16.9	36.6
2023	367	22.7	16.1	46.6
2024	378	22.2	16.9	48.1

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 Clear Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	364	16.0	22.7	n/a
1990	383	17.0	22.5	9.9
1991	408	19.0	21.4	8.8
1992	389	19.0	20.4	17.2
1993	412	20.5	20.1	16.3
1994	416	21.5	19.3	12.7
1995	451	21.1	21.4	19.3
1996	451	21.1	21.4	19.3
1997	452	21.0	21.5	19.9
1998	436	22.0	19.8	15.8
1999	442	22.0	20.1	22.2
2000	443	25.0	17.7	21
2001	411	25.5	16.1	19.2
2002	402	25.5	15.8	24.4
2003	402	25.5	15.8	24.4
2004	394	22.0	17.9	30.2
2005	390	22.0	17.7	29.2
2006	431	24.0	18.0	34.3
2007	435	25.0	17.4	31.7
2008	415	26.0	16.0	32
2009	417	26.5	15.7	33.3
2010	437	25.5	17.1	31.6
2011	439	24.5	17.9	31.7
2012	425	24.5	17.3	35.3
2013	416	24.5	16.9	35.1
2014	387	24.5	15.7	37.5
2015	399	25.0	15.9	36.1
2016	391	23.0	17.0	36.8
2017	420	23.5	17.8	32.6
2018	417	22.5	18.5	35.5
2019	421	23.5	17.9	35.2
2020	411	23.5	17.4	37
2021	348	22.5	15.4	38.5
2022	385	22.7	16.9	36.6
2023	367	22.7	16.1	46.6
2024	378	22.2	16.9	48.1

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 Clear Spring Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$751 (6.4%)	$11,040 (93.6%)	$11,791
2020	$702 (6.3%)	$10,541 (94.0%)	$11,216
2021	$1,488 (11.6%)	$11,419 (88.6%)	$12,881
2022	$1,047 (8.3%)	$11,573 (91.7%)	$12,620
2023	$1,428 (9.3%)	$13,914 (90.7%)	$15,342

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Spring Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 250^th of 855 Elementary schools	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	421	367	12.8%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	399	348	12.8%
Two or More Races	15	1	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	46.6%	11.4%

Schools Near Clear Spring 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
Clear Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12627 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8074	378	22	16.9	48.1%	347 (91.8%)	8 (2.1%)	15 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	60.5	304^th of 859 public elementary schools	64.6%		68.3	250^th of 855 public elementary schools	70.8%	54	36.7	41.9	30.9	36.7	53.1	62.9	45.5	54.2	29.1	$15,342	$1,428	$13,914
Williamsport Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8415	549	35	15.5	63.6%	373 (67.9%)	46 (8.4%)	56 (10.2%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.7%)	81.7	151^st of 859 public elementary schools	82.4%		83.1	137^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.0%	14	62.3	71.1	41.1	57.6	72.4	70.7	53.1	64.8	36.4	$16,280	$1,363	$14,917
Hickory Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11101 Hickory School Rd	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8198	334	23	14.3	86.8%	126 (37.7%)	36 (10.8%)	159 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	20.4	647^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.7%		27.4	567^th of 855 public elementary schools	33.7%	80	20.4	17.8	7.9	14.8	25.5	33.3	29.5	29.3	12.9	$18,378	$3,104	$15,274
Jonathan Hager Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12615 Sedgwick Way	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8440	490	33	15.0	73.7%	139 (28.4%)	197 (40.2%)	76 (15.5%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (13.3%)	30.8	532^nd of 859 public elementary schools	38.1%		45.1	406^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.5%	126	30.3	31.9	23.3	28.5	26.7	39.4	30.1	32.0	10.8	$16,768	$2,830	$13,938
Lincolnshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17545 Lincolnshire Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8206	500	36	13.8	75.6%	243 (48.6%)	87 (17.4%)	100 (20.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (13.2%)	33.4	502^nd of 859 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.2	437^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.9%	65	23.6	30.3	19.2	24.0	39.3	43.9	32.1	38.2	16.4	$20,608	$4,251	$16,357
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	302	17	17.3	47.4%	247 (81.8%)	13 (4.3%)	25 (8.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	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
Salem Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Salem Ave Ext	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8313	705	50	13.9	87.1%	225 (31.9%)	146 (20.7%)	189 (26.8%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (19.3%)	32	515^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.0%		35	509^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.5%	6	34.3	16.0	21.6	23.9	41.7	36.3	37.9	38.5	10.7	$18,536	$3,803	$14,733
Maugansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18023 Maugans Ave	Maugansville	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8230	705	47	15.0	66.1%	345 (48.9%)	127 (18.0%)	145 (20.6%)	26 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.7%)	44	430^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.9%		41.5	443^rd of 855 public elementary schools	48.2%	13	44.6	26.5	20.0	30.4	44.4	52.0	33.0	43.2	22.2	$15,442	$1,978	$13,464
Emma K. Doub Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8130	370	22	16.6	64.3%	196 (53.0%)	55 (14.9%)	57 (15.4%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.3%)	71.6	230^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.2%		69	241^st of 855 public elementary schools	71.8%	11	40.3	36.2	47.8	41.7	62.7	56.9	56.7	58.9	42.6	$15,922	$1,453	$14,469
Bester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Mill St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8001	461	42	10.9	88.9%	148 (32.1%)	124 (26.9%)	96 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	91 (19.7%)	11.3	800^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.1	746^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.7%	54	11.0	11.5	7.5	10.1	16.7	17.9	18.8	17.8	9.1	$21,025	$4,814	$16,211

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Spring Elementary

How many students attend Clear Spring Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Clear Spring Elementary.

What district is Clear Spring Elementary in?

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Is Clear Spring Elementary a good school?

Clear Spring Elementary ranks 304^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Spring Elementary?

Students at Clear Spring Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Clear Spring Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clear Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

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