Carrolltowne Elementary

www.carrollk12.org/ces/

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carrolltowne Elementary School, located in Sykesville, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Carroll County Public School system. Situated on Ridge Road, the school functions as a community hub dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the primary grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous core instruction with the development of social-emotional skills.

As part of the broader Carroll County district, Carrolltowne Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, families, and the surrounding Sykesville community. The school’s mission generally focuses on preparing students for lifelong learning by utilizing diverse instructional strategies and modern resources. With a strong emphasis on inclusive practices and character building, Carrolltowne aims to equip its students with the foundation necessary to succeed as they transition into the middle school years.

593

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrolltowne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	41
Black	25
Asian	46
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
446 (75.2%)
Asian
46 (7.8%)
Hispanic
41 (6.9%)
Two or More
34 (5.7%)
Black
25 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)751-3530
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/ces/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 27

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 118