School Overview
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.
588
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yellow Springs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White265
Hispanic92
Black153
Asian34
Two or More44
  • White
    265 (45.1 %)
  • Black
    153 (26.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (15.6 %)
  • Two or More
    44 (7.5 %)
  • Asian
    34 (5.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Frederick County Public Schools
Phone: (240)236-1700
Website: http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 103
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yellow Springs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten88
Grade 188
Grade 2103
Grade 395
Grade 490
Grade 5104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yellow Springs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26945.7%
Male31954.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)