FRIENDSHIP VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Friendship Valley Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Carroll County Public Schools school district, located in Westminster, MD with about 497 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Friendship Valley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Friendship Valley Elementary School, located in Westminster, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Carroll County. Situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting on Gist Road, the school is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district and is dedicated to providing a supportive, child-centered environment that focuses on academic achievement and personal growth.

The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to foster a positive learning atmosphere. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Friendship Valley focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also promoting social-emotional development and character building. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Friendship Valley Elementary at (410) 751-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157-5754
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FRIENDSHIP VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Westminster, MD with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
34.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRIENDSHIP VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Black or African American
5.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
1.4%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.