Taneytown Elementary

www.carrollk12.org/tes/

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Taneytown Elementary School, located at 100 Kings Drive in Taneytown, Maryland, is a foundational educational institution serving the local community within the Carroll County Public School system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their formative years can build essential academic and social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while emphasizing the importance of character development and community involvement.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for parents, students, and staff, providing transparent access to school calendars, academic programs, and district policies. As an integral part of the Taneytown community, Taneytown Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators and families to ensure that every child receives the personalized attention and encouragement needed to thrive. Through its dedication to academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, the school continues to play a significant role in the educational growth of the children in the region.

471

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taneytown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	49
Black	61
Asian	12
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
318 (67.5 %)
Black
61 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (10.4 %)
Two or More
30 (6.4 %)
Asian
12 (2.5 %)
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)751-3260
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/tes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 89

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72