Cranberry Station Elementary

505 North Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157

www.carrollk12.org/cse/

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cranberry Station Elementary School is a public primary school located in Westminster, Maryland, serving students as part of the Carroll County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the staff at Cranberry Station strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success in their educational journeys.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cranberry Station Elementary prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall student experience. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, collaborative classroom settings, and a dedicated focus on building a positive school culture, the institution aims to create a welcoming space where students feel safe, encouraged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

593

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranberry Station Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	85
Black	57
Asian	27
Two or More	37

White
387 (65.3%)
Hispanic
85 (14.3%)
Black
57 (9.6%)
Two or More
37 (6.2%)
Asian
27 (4.6%)

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)386-4440
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/cse/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 86

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 84