YELLOW SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Yellow Springs Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Frederick County Public Schools school district, located in Frederick, MD with about 453 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Yellow Springs Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Yellow Springs Elementary School, located in Frederick, Maryland, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled in a quiet, suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.
The school’s curriculum aligns with the rigorous standards set by the state of Maryland, with a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Yellow Springs Elementary is known for promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity and personal growth, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives into the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the larger FCPS district, the school provides students with a well-rounded educational foundation designed to prepare them for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.
For more information, contact Yellow Springs Elementary at (240) 236-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Frederick, MD 21702-2443
(240) 236-1700
http://www.fcps.org
YELLOW SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Frederick, MD with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 453
- Teachers:
- 29.7
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 453 students
- White
- 59.8%
- Black or African American
- 19.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.