Accident Elementary

534 Accident-Bittinger Rd
Accident, MD 21520

www.gcps.net/Domain/8

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Accident Elementary School is a public primary school located in the small rural community of Accident, Maryland. As part of the Garrett County Public Schools system, the school serves a close-knit student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The institution focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the fostering of a supportive, community-oriented learning environment characteristic of smaller school districts.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Garrett County community, utilizing its geographic location to emphasize personalized attention for its students. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, Accident Elementary aims to help students transition successfully into middle school while ensuring they meet state educational standards. Parents and community members often play an active role in school initiatives, reinforcing the institution's commitment to a collaborative educational experience that bridges home and classroom life.

235

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Accident Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	17
Two or More	8

White
210 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.2 %)
Two or More
8 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garrett County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)746-8863
Website:	http://www.gcps.net/Domain/8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 43