Eldersburg Elementary

1021 Johnsville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784

www.carrollk12.org/ees/

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eldersburg Elementary School, located in Sykesville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Carroll County. As part of the Carroll County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for future academic success while encouraging social and emotional well-being.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, Eldersburg Elementary often incorporates extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience. By leveraging resources from the Carroll County school district and maintaining a strong connection to the local Sykesville community, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing foundation for its young learners.

474

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eldersburg Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	28
Black	18
Asian	34
Two or More	29

White
365 (77.0 %)
Asian
34 (7.2 %)
Two or More
29 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.9 %)
Black
18 (3.8 %)

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)751-3520
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/ees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 11

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 73