At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
221
Grantsville Elementary: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
12.1:1 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
- 146
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Grantsville Elementary
Grantsville Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Grantsville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Garrett County Public Schools. NCES reports 204 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below 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 (95.1%) and multiracial (3.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. 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 Grantsville Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.8 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White95.1%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Garrett County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Accident Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
221 reported students
Crellin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
152 reported students
Friendsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
137 reported students
Route 40 Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
123 reported students
Yough Glades Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
299 reported students
Swan Meadow School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
54 reported students
Public schools near Grantsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch Elementary · Salisbury-Elk Lick SD | KG–06 | 130 | 5.4 mi |
| Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS High · Salisbury-Elk Lick SD | 07–12 | 125 | 5.4 mi |
| Route 40 Elementary Elementary · Garrett County Public Schools | PK–05 | 123 | 7.6 mi |
| Northern Garrett High School High · Garrett County Public Schools | 08–12 | 439 | 8 mi |
| Meyersdale Area El Sch Elementary · Meyersdale Area SD | KG–05 | 338 | 9.3 mi |
| Accident Elementary Elementary · Garrett County Public Schools | PK–06 | 221 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grantsville Elementary
What grades does Grantsville Elementary serve?
Grantsville Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garrett County Public Schools.
How many students attend Grantsville Elementary?
Grantsville Elementary reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 146 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grantsville Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 204 students and 16.8 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 Grantsville Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grantsville Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garrett County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grantsville Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.6% 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 Grantsville Elementary in?
Grantsville Elementary is part of Garrett County Public Schools, based in Oakland, MD, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grantsville Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch (5.4 mi), Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS (5.4 mi), Route 40 Elementary (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.