Fruitland Primary

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

475

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruitland Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	57
Black	143
Asian	13
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
210 (44.2 %)
Black
143 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
57 (12.0 %)
Two or More
50 (10.5 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5171
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 109

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 122