Sharpsburg Elementary

17525 Shepherdstown Pike
Sharpsburg, MD 21782

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sharpsburg Elementary School, located at 17525 Shepherdstown Pike in Sharpsburg, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of its historic community in Washington County. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its location in a town rich with Civil War history allows the school to often integrate the unique cultural and historical context of the area into its educational outreach and community identity.

The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools system and focuses on providing a comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, Sharpsburg Elementary aims to cultivate a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school balances traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, striving to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be active, responsible members of their community.

362

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharpsburg Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Two or More	13

White
320 (88.4%)
Hispanic
24 (6.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Black
5 (1.4%)

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)766-8321
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 40

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 54