Summary:
Zip code 21727, home to Emmitsburg, Maryland, contains a single school: Emmitsburg Elementary, a public school serving Pre-K through 5th grade with 211 students as part of the Frederick County Public Schools district.
Emmitsburg Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, where 47.5% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—well above the district average of 38.5% and the state average of 27.1%. The school also excels in 5th Grade Science, with a 48.6% proficiency rate compared to 40.6% for the district and 32.4% for the state. Its state ranking has steadily improved over three years, reaching the 77th percentile (200th out of 864 Maryland elementary schools) with a 4-star rating. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and high per-student spending of $24,236, which supports targeted instruction and small class sizes.
However, a significant concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, which is nearly 10 percentage points higher than the district average of 16.7%. This contrasts sharply with its academic achievements, suggesting the school succeeds despite attendance challenges. Additionally, grade-level performance varies, with 3rd and 5th graders excelling in Math while 4th graders lag behind the district average. Over half of students (51.18%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a majority come from low-to-moderate income households. Overall, Emmitsburg Elementary is a high-performing school with a clear strength in Math and Science, but addressing chronic absenteeism remains its primary challenge.
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