Parr's Ridge Elementary

www.carrollk12.org/par/

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Parr’s Ridge Elementary School, located in Mount Airy, Maryland, is a member of the Carroll County Public Schools system. The school serves a local community of elementary-aged students, providing a foundational educational environment focused on academic growth, social development, and community engagement. As part of the broader Carroll County district, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school acts as a focal point for the Mt. Airy community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources such as school calendars, PTA involvement opportunities, and district policies. By balancing rigorous educational goals with extracurricular activities and strong parental involvement, Parr’s Ridge strives to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

426

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parr's Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	55
Black	10
Asian	13
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	3

White
326 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
55 (12.9 %)
Two or More
19 (4.5 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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)751-3559
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/par/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 20

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 133