Yough Glades Elementary

www.gcps.net/Domain/15

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Yough Glades Elementary School, located in Oakland, Maryland, serves as a central pillar of the Garrett County Public School system. Nestled in a scenic rural setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Oakland community, often leveraging its location to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the standard curriculum, Yough Glades prioritizes building a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. With a commitment to continuous improvement and character education, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing space where children feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

280

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yough Glades Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	3
Two or More	7

White
270 (96.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Garrett County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)334-3334
Website:	http://www.gcps.net/Domain/15
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 32

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 50