At a glance
Reported students
510
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
Mechanicsville Elementary: 510 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville 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 510 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (89.6%) and Black (3.5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. 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 Mechanicsville Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White89.6%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black3.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.2%
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.
Friendship Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
518 reported students
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Eldersburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Mount Airy Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
462 reported students
Ebb Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Westminster Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
564 reported students
Public schools near Mechanicsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom District Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | KG–05 | 627 | 3.4 mi |
| Sandymount Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 640 | 3.9 mi |
| Linton Springs Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 759 | 3.9 mi |
| Eldersburg Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 4.2 mi |
| Piney Ridge Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 578 | 4.8 mi |
| Carrolltowne Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 593 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsville Elementary
What grades does Mechanicsville Elementary serve?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary?
Mechanicsville Elementary reported 510 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 482 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 510 students and 33.25 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 Mechanicsville Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.5% 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 Mechanicsville Elementary in?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Freedom District Elementary (3.4 mi), Sandymount Elementary (3.9 mi), Linton Springs Elementary (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.