Westminster Elementary

811 Uniontown Road
Westminster, MD 21158

www.carrollk12.org/wes/

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westminster Elementary School, located on Uniontown Road in Westminster, Maryland, is a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County Public School system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a district-wide commitment to excellence, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Westminster Elementary prioritizes the holistic growth of its students through various extracurricular opportunities and community engagement initiatives. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity, social-emotional health, and a lifelong passion for learning.

564

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	72
Black	37
Asian	32
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	2

White
369 (65.4%)
Hispanic
72 (12.8%)
Two or More
52 (9.2%)
Black
37 (6.6%)
Asian
32 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)751-3222
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/wes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 76

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westminster Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westminster Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	48%
Male	293	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)