Route 40 Elementary

Summary:

Route 40 Elementary is a public elementary school located in Frostburg, Maryland, serving 122 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Garrett County Public Schools district, which is ranked 11 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Route 40 Elementary stands out in several ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (100%) compared to nearby schools like West Side Elementary and Beall Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. While the school's overall test scores are below state and district averages, its 3rd-grade students perform better in both Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, Route 40 Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.29% to 40.16%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Route 40 Elementary's per-student spending is higher than the state average at $17,844 per student in 2020-2021. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with some areas of strength and others where it lags behind. For example, Parkside Elementary and Frost Elementary consistently outperform Route 40 Elementary on standardized tests. These findings suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and identify ways to improve student learning outcomes across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 17764 National Pike
       Frostburg, MD  21532-6015


(301) 689-6132

District: Garrett County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,891 Help


Students who attend Route 40 Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northern Middle School
High:    Northern Garrett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Route 40 Elementary ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Route 40 Elementary is 12.8. 6 elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Route 40 Elementary employs 9.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Route 40 Elementary is $19,891. 4 elementary schools in the Garrett County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Route 40 Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Garrett County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrett County Public Schools 11th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Route 40 Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Route 40 Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.65 461st 803 42.6%
2005 31.87 596th 805 26.0%
2006 40.20 529th 804 34.2%
2007 57.51 388th 818 52.6%
2008 52.72 451st 838 46.2%
2009 24.13 726th 850 14.6%
2010 28.93 683rd 855 20.1%
2011 38.77 578th 853 32.2%
2012 50.15 495th 857 42.2%
2013 33.61 614th 847 27.5%
2014 52.93 483rd 867 44.3%
2015 40.77 473rd 859 44.9%
2016 60.84 312th 845 63.1%
2017 41.85 455th 847 46.3%
2018 58.13 328th 857 61.7%
2019 48.52 399th 853 53.2%
2021 34.34 423rd 802 47.3%
2022 44.85 437th 862 49.3%
2023 44.62 414th 855 51.6%
2024 48.76 387th 859 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Route 40 Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.94 434th 528 17.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Route 40 Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1990 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1991 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1992 151 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1993 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1995 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 181 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1999 179 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2001 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 155 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2006 162 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 149 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2008 144 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 139 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2010 142 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2011 136 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 136
2012 128 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 129
2013 122 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 123
2014 134 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 136
2015 135 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 138
2016 135 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 139
2017 124 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 127
2018 137 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 140
2019 125 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 129
2020 130 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 133
2021 117 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 119
2022 121 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 122
2023 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122

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 Route 40 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 6.5 24.3 n/a
1990 163 7.0 23.2 23.9
1991 153 7.0 21.8 25.5
1992 152 7.5 20.2 25
1993 164 8.5 19.3 23.2
1994 170 8.0 21.3 35.9
1995 180 9.0 20.0 28.3
1996 180 9.0 20.0 28.3
1997 191 9.0 21.2 24.6
1998 182 9.5 19.2 22.5
1999 180 9.5 18.9 37.8
2000 172 10.0 17.2 30.8
2001 175 10.0 17.5 30.3
2002 154 10.0 15.4 26.6
2003 154 10.0 15.4 26.6
2004 158 10.0 15.8 31.6
2005 159 10.0 15.9 30.2
2006 166 10.0 16.6 23.5
2007 152 10.0 15.2 20.4
2008 146 12.0 12.2 18.5
2009 144 11.0 13.1 23.6
2010 147 10.0 14.7 29.9
2011 136 9.0 15.1 27.9
2012 129 8.0 16.1 27.9
2013 123 7.0 17.5 25.2
2014 136 7.0 19.4 30.9
2015 138 7.0 19.7 25.4
2016 139 7.0 19.8 25.2
2017 127 8.0 15.8 28.3
2018 140 7.0 20.0 30.7
2019 129 8.5 15.0 31
2020 133 9.4 14.0 33.8
2021 119 8.5 13.9 35.3
2022 122 9.1 13.3 40.2
2023 122 9.5 12.8 40.2

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 Route 40 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 6.5 24.3 n/a
1990 163 7.0 23.2 23.9
1991 153 7.0 21.8 25.5
1992 152 7.5 20.2 25
1993 164 8.5 19.3 23.2
1994 170 8.0 21.3 35.9
1995 180 9.0 20.0 28.3
1996 180 9.0 20.0 28.3
1997 191 9.0 21.2 24.6
1998 182 9.5 19.2 22.5
1999 180 9.5 18.9 37.8
2000 172 10.0 17.2 30.8
2001 175 10.0 17.5 30.3
2002 154 10.0 15.4 26.6
2003 154 10.0 15.4 26.6
2004 158 10.0 15.8 31.6
2005 159 10.0 15.9 30.2
2006 166 10.0 16.6 23.5
2007 152 10.0 15.2 20.4
2008 146 12.0 12.2 18.5
2009 144 11.0 13.1 23.6
2010 147 10.0 14.7 29.9
2011 136 9.0 15.1 27.9
2012 129 8.0 16.1 27.9
2013 123 7.0 17.5 25.2
2014 136 7.0 19.4 30.9
2015 138 7.0 19.7 25.4
2016 139 7.0 19.8 25.2
2017 127 8.0 15.8 28.3
2018 140 7.0 20.0 30.7
2019 129 8.5 15.0 31
2020 133 9.4 14.0 33.8
2021 119 8.5 13.9 35.3
2022 122 9.1 13.3 40.2
2023 122 9.5 12.8 40.2

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 Route 40 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,463 (9.0%) $14,767 (91.0%) $16,230
2020 $653 (4.4%) $14,189 (95.6%) $14,842
2021 $2,497 (14.0%) $15,347 (86.0%) $17,844
2022 $2,893 (16.9%) $14,195 (83.1%) $17,088
2023 $3,078 (15.5%) $16,813 (84.5%) $19,891

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Route 40 Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 399th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 414th of 855 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students129122
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White125122
 2.4%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%40.2%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Route 40 Elementary

Route 40 Elementary ranks 387th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Route 40 Elementary are 100% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 122 students attended Route 40 Elementary.

Students who attend Route 40 Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Middle School
High : Northern Garrett High School


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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