Westernport Elementary

www.acpsmd.org/WT

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westernport Elementary School, located at 172 Church St in Westernport, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Allegany County Public School system. Nestled in the historic town of Westernport, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on essential curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic journeys while encouraging curiosity and social responsibility.

As part of the broader Allegany County school district, Westernport Elementary benefits from a structured framework of resources and educational goals designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school serves as a central hub for local families, working closely with parents and the community to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to excellence in instruction and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to ensure that every learner is equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

248

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westernport Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Two or More	14

White
222 (89.5%)
Two or More
14 (5.6%)
Hispanic
9 (3.6%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)359-0511
Website:	http://www.acpsmd.org/WT
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 23

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 45