Friendsville Elementary

www.gcps.net/Domain/11

137 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Friendsville Elementary School, located at 841 First Ave in Friendsville, Maryland, is a key educational institution within the Garrett County Public Schools system. Serving the local community in the state’s westernmost county, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal growth, the school plays a vital role in the development of children in the Friendsville area, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Garrett County school district, which focuses on providing consistent educational standards and community-centered initiatives. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic programming, administrative resources, and local school events. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Friendsville Elementary remains committed to maintaining a close-knit academic atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

137

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	6

White
131 (95.6%)
Hispanic
6 (4.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garrett County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)746-5100
Website:	http://www.gcps.net/Domain/11
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 12

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 22