- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sykesville, MD
Carrolltowne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carrolltowne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000529
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrolltowne Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrolltowne Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrolltowne Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Carrolltowne Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240021000529 · Sykesville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 13.8:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Carrolltowne Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Carrolltowne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Carrolltowne Elementary
593 students
What this shows Carrolltowne Elementary reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrolltowne Elementary compares
Carrolltowne Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Carrolltowne Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrolltowne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrolltowne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Sykesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Linton Springs Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Piney Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Mechanicsville Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Eldersburg Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carrolltowne Elementary
How many students attend Carrolltowne Elementary?
Carrolltowne Elementary has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrolltowne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrolltowne Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrolltowne Elementary?
9.4% of students at Carrolltowne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrolltowne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carrolltowne Elementary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrolltowne Elementary?
Carrolltowne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrolltowne Elementary rank among schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrolltowne Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sykesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Carrolltowne Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.