- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Finksburg, MD
Sandymount Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandymount Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000545
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandymount Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 640
- students enrolled
Sandymount Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sandymount Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 240021000545 · Finksburg, MD Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 18.3:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Sandymount Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Sandymount 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
Sandymount Elementary
640 students
What this shows Sandymount Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandymount Elementary compares
Sandymount 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Sandymount 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 Sandymount 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandymount 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
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandymount Elementary
How many students attend Sandymount Elementary?
Sandymount Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Finksburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandymount Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandymount Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandymount Elementary?
21.9% of students at Sandymount Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandymount Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandymount Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Finksburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandymount Elementary?
Sandymount Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Sandymount 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.