Spring Garden Elementary

www.carrollk12.org/sge/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spring Garden Elementary School, located in the quiet community of Hampstead, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, Spring Garden Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, frequently hosting programs and activities that involve parents and community members in the educational process. With its focus on high standards, character education, and collaborative learning, the school remains a central pillar for families in the Hampstead area, striving to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a nurturing setting.

439

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Garden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	21
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	24

White
370 (84.3%)
Two or More
24 (5.5%)
Hispanic
21 (4.8%)
Black
16 (3.6%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)751-3433
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/sge/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spring Garden Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spring Garden Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	48.5%
Male	226	51.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th