Shipley's Choice Elementary

310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shipley’s Choice Elementary School, located in Millersville, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) system, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and an active, involved parent community. The school environment emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, aiming to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in its students.

Beyond its academic reputation, Shipley’s Choice is deeply rooted in the surrounding community, benefiting from a robust Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors numerous events, after-school programs, and enrichment activities throughout the year. The school’s mission focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to become life-long learners. Its consistent ranking as a top-performing school in the region makes it a cornerstone of the Millersville community and a sought-after destination for families in the area.

342

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shipley's Choice Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Asian	10
Two or More	16

White
307 (89.8 %)
Two or More
16 (4.7 %)
Asian
10 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-3851
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shipley's Choice Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shipley's Choice Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	45.6%
Male	186	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)