Fruitland Intermediate

343 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Fruitland Intermediate School, located in the town of Fruitland, Maryland, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Wicomico County Public School district. Typically catering to students in grades 3 through 5, the school focuses on the critical transition period between early elementary education and middle school. Its mission centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the development of essential social and emotional skills during these formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Fruitland community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded academic experience. By offering a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Fruitland Intermediate strives to build a strong foundation for future success. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction while nurturing a positive school climate that prepares students for the challenges of their upcoming middle school education.

343

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruitland Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	45
Black	90
Asian	10
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
161 (46.9%)
Black
90 (26.2%)
Hispanic
45 (13.1%)
Two or More
34 (9.9%)
Asian
10 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5805
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 123