- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Linton Springs Elementary held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240021000977 · Sykesville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 17.7:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Linton Springs Elementary held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Linton Springs 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
Linton Springs Elementary
759 students
What this shows Linton Springs Elementary reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linton Springs Elementary compares
Linton Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,339
- 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
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 (~759 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.