Mount Airy Elementary

405 North Main Street
Mount Airy, MD 21771

www.carrollk12.org/mae/

479 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Mount Airy Elementary School, located at 405 North Main Street in Mount Airy, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County Public School system. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes academic growth and personal development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Carroll County school district to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mount Airy Elementary plays a vital role in the local community, serving as a hub for student involvement and parental engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding school policies, events, and educational initiatives. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and the surrounding Mount Airy community, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel empowered to learn, explore, and grow.

479

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Airy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	66
Black	19
Asian	14
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	2

White
361 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
66 (13.8 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)751-3540
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/mae/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 170