Glade Elementary

www.fcps.org

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glade Elementary School is a public primary school located in Walkersville, Maryland, and is part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays an integral role in the Walkersville area, fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and families to support early childhood learning.

Like other schools within the FCPS system, Glade Elementary is dedicated to the district's broader mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential literacy and numeracy skills while participating in diverse learning opportunities. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-specific programs, calendars, and academic resources by visiting the official FCPS district website.

572

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glade Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	68
Black	25
Asian	10
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
413 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
68 (11.9 %)
Two or More
53 (9.3 %)
Black
25 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-2100
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
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 68

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glade Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glade Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	48.1%
Male	297	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)