GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glade Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Frederick County Public Schools school district, located in Walkersville, MD with about 680 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Glade Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Glade Elementary School is a public primary school located in Walkersville, Maryland, and is part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays an integral role in the Walkersville area, fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and families to support early childhood learning.

Like other schools within the FCPS system, Glade Elementary is dedicated to the district's broader mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential literacy and numeracy skills while participating in diverse learning opportunities. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-specific programs, calendars, and academic resources by visiting the official FCPS district website.

For more information, contact Glade Elementary at (240) 236-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9525 Glade Rd
Walkersville, MD 21793
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GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Walkersville, MD with about 680 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
680
Teachers:
36.82
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 680 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Black or African American
7.9%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.