At a glance
Reported students
759
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
Linton Springs Elementary: 759 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 693
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Linton Springs Elementary
Linton Springs Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sykesville. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Carroll County Public Schools. NCES reports 759 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Linton Springs Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black2.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carroll County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
724 reported students
Manchester Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
671 reported students
Sandymount Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
640 reported students
Freedom District Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
627 reported students
Runnymede Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
625 reported students
Carrolltowne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Public schools near Linton Springs Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 1.8 mi |
| Piney Ridge Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 578 | 2.1 mi |
| Freedom District Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | KG–05 | 627 | 2.4 mi |
| Carrolltowne Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 593 | 3.5 mi |
| Mechanicsville Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 510 | 3.9 mi |
| Winfield Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 724 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Linton Springs Elementary
What grades does Linton Springs Elementary serve?
Linton Springs Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carroll County Public Schools.
How many students attend Linton Springs Elementary?
Linton Springs Elementary reported 759 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 693 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Linton Springs Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 759 students and 44.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Linton Springs Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Linton Springs Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carroll County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Linton Springs Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Linton Springs Elementary in?
Linton Springs Elementary is part of Carroll County Public Schools, based in Westminster, MD, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Linton Springs Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eldersburg Elementary (1.8 mi), Piney Ridge Elementary (2.1 mi), Freedom District Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.