Piney Ridge Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 6315 Freedom Avenue
       Sykesville, MD  21784-8061


(410) 751-3535

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,532 Help


Students who attend Piney Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sykesville Middle
High:    Century High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.8%
Asian:
9.9%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Compare Details Piney Ridge Elementary ranks better than 94.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Asian (9.9%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piney Ridge Elementary is 15.8. 18 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piney Ridge Elementary is $13,532. 20 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Piney Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1st of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Piney Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Piney Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.80 681st 803 15.2%
2005 14.55 717th 805 10.9%
2006 21.69 670th 804 16.7%
2007 7.82 757th 818 7.5%
2008 88.16 16th 838 98.1%
2009 86.45 38th 850 95.5%
2010 88.56 11th 855 98.7%
2011 87.23 21st 853 97.5%
2012 85.89 26th 857 97.0%
2013 83.75 67th 847 92.1%
2014 85.55 66th 867 92.4%
2015 93.89 45th 859 94.8%
2016 90.49 79th 845 90.7%
2017 91.41 73rd 847 91.4%
2018 89.53 78th 857 90.9%
2019 78.88 175th 853 79.5%
2021 82.87 108th 802 86.5%
2022 95.11 39th 862 95.5%
2023 93.71 50th 855 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Piney Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.22 98th 796 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Piney Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.95 124th 788 84.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Piney Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.23 35th 128 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Piney Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.36 167th 528 68.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Open Quote Piney Ridge is a very good school for our children's basic educational needs. The reliance Piney places on traditional teaching methods and materials assures success on state-mandated exams and is a strong focus throughout the year. At the same time, such a focus can be frustrating to students who are already academically strong and would benefit from a more differentiated approach. Parents must be prepared to supplement their children's educational needs with this in mind. On the positive side, Piney has a very strong PTA and volunteer corps. Discipline problems tend to be on the mild side, though bullying is a prominent issue that often goes unchecked, particularly in the intermediate grades. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Piney Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 525 26 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1993 560 28 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 587 24 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 675 27 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 675 27 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 710 23 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 750
1998 723 24 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 620 19 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 642 25 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2001 636 22 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2002 638 7 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 638 7 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 639 7 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 618 7 13 14 4 n/a n/a 0 656
2006 603 11 18 17 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2007 597 19 19 17 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2008 572 16 18 10 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2009 542 18 25 15 3 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 536 16 27 13 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 527 9 23 30 1 1 8 0 599
2012 519 14 25 31 1 1 8 0 599
2013 499 21 32 36 0 1 10 0 599
2014 507 21 28 45 0 1 8 0 610
2015 500 27 25 31 1 0 14 0 598
2016 482 29 21 33 1 0 21 0 587
2017 436 25 21 32 1 0 25 0 540
2018 425 23 20 31 1 0 30 0 530
2019 398 32 21 21 1 0 42 0 515
2020 389 31 38 24 1 1 51 0 535
2021 371 37 40 33 1 1 55 0 538
2022 385 41 34 36 1 2 47 0 546
2023 386 45 57 43 1 2 44 0 578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piney Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 558 25.3 22.0 11.3
1993 595 32.4 18.4 10.6
1994 620 30.1 20.6 9.4
1995 723 32.8 22.0 6.4
1996 723 32.8 22.0 6.4
1997 750 35.1 21.4 7.5
1998 769 34.4 22.4 6.8
1999 658 34.4 19.1 6.4
2000 691 33.0 20.9 7.7
2001 680 34.5 19.7 6
2002 661 32.7 20.2 3.2
2003 661 32.7 20.2 3.2
2004 666 36.4 18.3 5
2005 656 35.0 18.7 5.6
2006 650 34.0 19.1 5.2
2007 654 39.2 16.7 5.7
2008 619 41.3 15.0 5.7
2009 603 39.1 15.4 8.6
2010 594 39.9 14.8 10.8
2011 599 40.0 14.9 10.7
2012 599 40.7 14.7 13.2
2013 599 40.2 14.9 13.5
2014 610 41.2 14.8 13.3
2015 598 41.0 14.5 14
2016 587 39.0 15.0 14.7
2017 540 37.3 14.4 15.4
2018 530 37.7 14.0 13.2
2019 515 34.9 14.7 15.5
2020 535 33.0 16.2 17.6
2021 538 34.0 15.8 20.4
2022 546 35.3 15.4 19.4
2023 578 36.5 15.8 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Piney Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 558 25.3 22.0 11.3
1993 595 32.4 18.4 10.6
1994 620 30.1 20.6 9.4
1995 723 32.8 22.0 6.4
1996 723 32.8 22.0 6.4
1997 750 35.1 21.4 7.5
1998 769 34.4 22.4 6.8
1999 658 34.4 19.1 6.4
2000 691 33.0 20.9 7.7
2001 680 34.5 19.7 6
2002 661 32.7 20.2 3.2
2003 661 32.7 20.2 3.2
2004 666 36.4 18.3 5
2005 656 35.0 18.7 5.6
2006 650 34.0 19.1 5.2
2007 654 39.2 16.7 5.7
2008 619 41.3 15.0 5.7
2009 603 39.1 15.4 8.6
2010 594 39.9 14.8 10.8
2011 599 40.0 14.9 10.7
2012 599 40.7 14.7 13.2
2013 599 40.2 14.9 13.5
2014 610 41.2 14.8 13.3
2015 598 41.0 14.5 14
2016 587 39.0 15.0 14.7
2017 540 37.3 14.4 15.4
2018 530 37.7 14.0 13.2
2019 515 34.9 14.7 15.5
2020 535 33.0 16.2 17.6
2021 538 34.0 15.8 20.4
2022 546 35.3 15.4 19.4
2023 578 36.5 15.8 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Piney Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $232 (1.8%) $12,424 (98.2%) $12,655
2020 $379 (3.0%) $12,368 (97.0%) $12,747
2021 $698 (5.2%) $12,834 (94.8%) $13,532

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piney Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 855 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515578
 12.2%
African American3245
 40.6%
American Indian11
Asian2157
 171.4%
Hispanic2143
 104.8%
Pacific Islander02
White398386
 3%
Two or More Races4244
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%20.8%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Piney Ridge Elementary

Yes. Piney Ridge Elementary ranks in the top 5.8% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Piney Ridge Elementary.

Students who attend Piney Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sykesville Middle
High : Century High

Students at Piney Ridge Elementary are 67% White, 10% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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