Windy Hill Elementary

9550 Boyds Turn Rd
Owings, MD 20736

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Windy Hill Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Owings, Maryland, serving students in Calvert County. As part of the Calvert County Public Schools system, the school is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting that fosters a close-knit environment for its student body. It is known for its focus on foundational academics, early childhood development, and maintaining a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between the school staff and the local families it serves.

The school is typically recognized for its commitment to the "Calvert County excellence" standard, emphasizing both student achievement and character development. Being located on Boyds Turn Road, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding Owings area, providing a comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the district, Windy Hill places a strong emphasis on community involvement, collaborative learning, and providing a safe, inclusive space for children to thrive during their formative years.

598

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windy Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	69
Black	40
Asian	19
Two or More	70

White
400 (66.9%)
Two or More
70 (11.7%)
Hispanic
69 (11.5%)
Black
40 (6.7%)
Asian
19 (3.2%)

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:	Calvert County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)550-9790
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 22

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 92