Westminster Elementary

811 Uniontown Road
Westminster, MD 21158

www.carrollk12.org/wes/

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westminster Elementary School, located on Uniontown Road in Westminster, Maryland, is a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County Public School system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a district-wide commitment to excellence, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Westminster Elementary prioritizes the holistic growth of its students through various extracurricular opportunities and community engagement initiatives. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity, social-emotional health, and a lifelong passion for learning.

546

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	78
Black	30
Asian	21
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
375 (68.7 %)
Hispanic
78 (14.3 %)
Two or More
38 (7.0 %)
Black
30 (5.5 %)
Asian
21 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
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)751-3222
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/wes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 19

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westminster Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westminster Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	51.1%
Male	267	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)