FRUITLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Fruitland Primary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Fruitland, MD with about 470 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 30 teachers, Fruitland Primary 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.
Fruitland Primary School, located in the town of Fruitland, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating within the Wicomico County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and the primary elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to build essential academic skills in literacy and mathematics while simultaneously emphasizing social-emotional development during these critical formative years.
The school is deeply integrated into the Fruitland community, benefiting from a collaborative relationship between dedicated staff, parents, and local stakeholders. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, the faculty aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in their students, preparing them for future success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels. As part of a broader district, Fruitland Primary leverages county resources to provide diverse educational opportunities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their academic journeys.
For more information, contact Fruitland Primary at (410) 677-5171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
FRUITLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fruitland, MD with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wicomico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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 470 students
- White
- 51.3%
- Black or African American
- 22.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.