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Eldersburg Elementary

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Eldersburg Elementary ranks 105 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

105^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Eldersburg Elementary in Sykesville, MD, is a well-regarded public school serving 470 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the highly-rated Carroll County Public Schools district, which ranks 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland.

This school stands out for its exceptional early-grade math performance, with 77.5% of 3rd graders and 77.1% of 4th graders proficient in math—nearly double the state average and significantly higher than nearby peers like Mechanicsville Elementary and Carrolltowne Elementary. However, there is a notable "5th grade slump," where math proficiency drops to 43.8% and English Language Arts to 57.5%, a decline not seen in top-performing neighbors like Linton Springs Elementary or Piney Ridge Elementary. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, better than the district average of 19.5%, but higher than nearby Mechanicsville Elementary (8.9%) and Freedom District Elementary (11.3%).

Eldersburg achieves strong results with relatively modest spending of $16,076 per student, making it a highly efficient school compared to others like West Friendship Elementary ($20,049 per student) in Howard County Public Schools or Hernwood Elementary ($21,850 per student) in Baltimore County Public Schools. The school has maintained a remarkably stable state percentile rank between the 84th and 90th percentiles over the past five years, offering families a reliable choice. Its primary challenge is addressing the 5th-grade performance drop and improving attendance to match its closest high-achieving rivals.

470

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,076

Per pupil spending ?

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1021 Johnsville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784-8431

(410) 751-3520

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Students who attend Eldersburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oklahoma Road Middle
High:	Liberty High

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Asian:

5.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (67% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Maryland elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg54%

Maryland avg39%

105^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Carroll County Public Schools

2^nd of 24Carroll County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	88.3	105 of 865	87.9%	★★★★☆
2025	88.6	96 of 865	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	117 of 859	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.2	136 of 855	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	89.8	85 of 862	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	80.6	120 of 802	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	91.8	62 of 853	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.2	55 of 857	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	92.6	58 of 847	93.2%	★★★★★
2016	86.1	122 of 845	85.6%	★★★★☆
2015	87.8	109 of 859	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	80.1	146 of 867	83.2%	★★★★☆
2013	83.3	79 of 847	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	73.8	200 of 857	76.7%	★★★★☆
2011	77.5	148 of 853	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	81.9	98 of 855	88.5%	★★★★☆
2009	84.7	60 of 850	92.9%	★★★★★
2008	85.1	51 of 838	93.9%	★★★★★
2007	14.6	719 of 818	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.4	711 of 804	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	21.4	665 of 805	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	28.9	622 of 803	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.9	75 of 128	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	77.7	126 of 796	84.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.9	111 of 788	85.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	62.3	175 of 528	66.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)86th percentile~ school

Female (2021)84th percentile~ school

White (2021)67th percentile-18 vs school

Asian (2021)41st percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts75%+23 vs state

Mathematics67%+40 vs state

Science45%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eldersburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 Johnsville Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3520	470	31	15.1	16.2%	372 (79.1%)	17 (3.6%)	29 (6.2%)	27 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	88.3	105^th of 865 public elementary schools	87.9%		88.6	96^th of 865 public elementary schools	88.9%	9	77.5	77.1	43.8	66.8	82.0	82.9	57.5	74.6	45.2	$16,076	$695	$15,380
Piney Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6315 Freedom Avenue	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3535	578	37	15.8	20.6%	383 (66.3%)	47 (8.1%)	40 (6.9%)	83 (14.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.2%)	93.4	51^st of 865 public elementary schools	94.1%		93.9	44^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.9%	7	79.0	60.5	57.3	65.5	79.0	82.4	71.8	77.3	59.1	$14,842	$710	$14,133
Freedom District Elementary	Public	K-5	5626 Sykesville Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3525	627	39	15.9	12.4%	519 (82.8%)	13 (2.1%)	31 (4.9%)	30 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	29 (4.6%)	89.1	95^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.0%		93	61^st of 865 public elementary schools	92.9%	34	72.1	55.5	55.7	60.8	68.3	63.4	76.5	69.5	61.7	$13,463	$616	$12,847
Carrolltowne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6542 Ridge Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3530	593	40	14.6	14.5%	446 (75.2%)	25 (4.2%)	41 (6.9%)	46 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.7%)	90.2	89^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.7%		86.2	121^st of 865 public elementary schools	86.0%	32	84.1	58.0	55.6	65.2	78.7	71.0	69.4	72.8	49.0	$15,763	$866	$14,897
Linton Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	375 Ronsdale Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3280	759	45	16.9	15.0%	660 (87.0%)	16 (2.1%)	47 (6.2%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.4%)	93.2	54^th of 865 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.6	39^th of 865 public elementary schools	95.5%	15	71.9	79.6	67.4	73.1	64.8	77.3	81.5	74.8	59.0	$13,367	$609	$12,758
Mechanicsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3838 Sykesville Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3510	510	33	15.3	15.5%	457 (89.6%)	18 (3.5%)	8 (1.6%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	89.1	96^th of 865 public elementary schools	88.9%		85.7	126^th of 865 public elementary schools	85.4%	30	72.0	72.0	47.6	64.1	67.9	75.3	70.2	71.3	49.4	$15,410	$640	$14,770
Winfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 Salem Bottom Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3242	724	53	13.6	22.0%	655 (90.5%)	14 (1.9%)	14 (1.9%)	20 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.2%)	76.5	214^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.3%		82.1	159^th of 865 public elementary schools	81.6%	55	73.1	51.8	39.5	54.3	66.7	64.2	51.8	61.0	36.0	$17,442	$884	$16,558
Hernwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9919 Marriottsville Rd	Randallstown	21133	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0732	350	24	14.4	65.4%	7 (2.0%)	285 (81.4%)	35 (10.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	24.7	633^rd of 865 public elementary schools	26.8%		26.2	596^th of 865 public elementary schools	31.1%	37	15.7	17.5	15.0	16.1	27.5	36.4	35.0	33.1	21.7	$21,850	$2,341	$19,508
West Friendship Elementary	Public	K-5	12500 Frederick Road	West Friendship	21794	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5512	367	28	12.9	8.2%	215 (58.6%)	24 (6.5%)	27 (7.4%)	78 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.7%)	96	24^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.2%		97	17^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.0%	7	75.9	74.3	63.2	70.6	72.4	85.7	84.2	81.4	72.4	$20,049	$884	$19,165
Deer Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9809 Lyons Mill Rd	Owings Mills	21117	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0723	384	25	15.4	66.9%	8 (2.1%)	341 (88.8%)	20 (5.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	52.1	396^th of 865 public elementary schools	54.2%		46.8	433^rd of 865 public elementary schools	49.9%	37	43.2	33.9	28.4	34.1	52.3	50.8	49.3	50.6	23.9	$19,008	$2,013	$16,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Eldersburg Elementary

How many students attend Eldersburg Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended Eldersburg Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Eldersburg Elementary?

Students at Eldersburg Elementary are 79% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Eldersburg Elementary a good school?

Eldersburg Elementary ranks 105^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Eldersburg Elementary in?

Carroll County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Eldersburg Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eldersburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oklahoma Road Middle
High : Liberty High

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