Route 40 Elementary

www.gcps.net/Domain/13

123 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the information associated with the Garrett County Public Schools system, here is a summary description of Route 40 Elementary:

Route 40 Elementary, located in Frostburg, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Garrett County Public Schools district. Situated along the National Pike, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By prioritizing small-community values, the school aims to provide a well-rounded elementary experience that prepares its students for future success in their middle and high school years.

The school places a strong focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging active participation from both families and the local community. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Route 40 Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic excellence and extracurricular involvement in the Garrett County region.

123

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Route 40 Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Two or More	4

White
119 (96.7%)
Two or More
4 (3.3%)

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)689-6132
Website:	http://www.gcps.net/Domain/13
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 15

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 16