Mechanicsville Elementary

3838 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784

www.carrollk12.org/mes/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mechanicsville Elementary School, located in Sykesville, Maryland, is a public primary school serving students within the Carroll County Public School System. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. With a focus on foundational education, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can develop the essential skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by Carroll County, incorporating a blend of core academic subjects, enrichment programs, and technological integration. Beyond the classroom, Mechanicsville Elementary actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing the collaboration between teachers, students, and families as the cornerstone of its success. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while preparing its young students to become responsible and contributing members of the community.

500

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mechanicsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	13
Black	12
Asian	12
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
439 (87.8 %)
Two or More
23 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.6 %)
Black
12 (2.4 %)
Asian
12 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)751-3510
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/mes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
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 13

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 87