George's Creek Elementary

15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd Sw
Lonaconing, MD 21539

boe.allconet.org/gc/

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George’s Creek Elementary School, located in the historic town of Lonaconing, Maryland, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the George’s Creek valley, focusing on essential academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lonaconing area to support student success.

The school’s official website acts as a resource hub for parents and guardians, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, and faculty communication. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, George’s Creek Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of local pride and educational engagement. It remains a key focal point for the families of Lonaconing, committed to upholding the standards and educational initiatives set forth by the Allegany County Board of Education.

268

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George's Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	3
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
258 (96.3 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)463-6202
Website:	http://boe.allconet.org/gc/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 54