Paramount Elementary

19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paramount Elementary School, located at 19410 Longmeadow Rd in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Washington County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, providing foundational education from pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban Hagerstown area, focusing on creating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. With a commitment to modern instructional practices, Paramount Elementary works to equip its students with the necessary literacy, mathematical, and social-emotional skills required to succeed in their future academic endeavors. Its location on Longmeadow Road places it centrally for many local families, serving as a hub for both educational activities and community-building initiatives.

397

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paramount Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	62
Black	75
Asian	13
Two or More	30

White
217 (54.7%)
Black
75 (18.9%)
Hispanic
62 (15.6%)
Two or More
30 (7.6%)
Asian
13 (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:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8289
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 38

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paramount Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paramount Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	46.9%
Male	211	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)