Enrollment
759
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sykesville, MD
Linton Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linton Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000977
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linton Springs Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Linton Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linton Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linton Springs Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linton Springs Elementary
Linton Springs Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sykesville, Maryland, enrolling 759 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Maryland schools and 22% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 759 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sykesville's public schools, it stands alongside Carrolltowne Elementary (593 students): Linton Springs Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Linton Springs Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linton Springs Elementary compares
Linton Springs Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Linton Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Linton Springs Elementary.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Linton Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linton Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Carrolltowne Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linton Springs Elementary
How many students attend Linton Springs Elementary?
Linton Springs Elementary has 759 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sykesville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linton Springs Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linton Springs Elementary?
12.6% of students at Linton Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linton Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linton Springs Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linton Springs Elementary?
Linton Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linton Springs Elementary rank among schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Linton Springs Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Linton Springs Elementary a good school?
Linton Springs Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Linton Springs 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.
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