Piney Ridge Elementary

6315 Freedom Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784

www.carrollk12.org/pre/

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Piney Ridge Elementary School, located in Sykesville, Maryland, is part of the Carroll County Public Schools system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a suburban setting and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, Piney Ridge Elementary fosters a strong sense of partnership between home and school, encouraging active parental involvement through a dedicated PTA and various school events. The institution prioritizes the use of technology and collaborative learning strategies to engage students and address diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student growth, Piney Ridge strives to create a safe, nurturing space that helps every child achieve their potential within the Carroll County community.

578

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piney Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	43
Black	45
Asian	57
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
386 (66.8 %)
Asian
57 (9.9 %)
Black
45 (7.8 %)
Two or More
44 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
43 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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)751-3535
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/pre/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 97

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 79