At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
456
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
34%-18.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Spring Garden Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Hampstead, Maryland. The school enrolls 456 students. It is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCarroll County Public Schools
County24013
CityHampstead
ZIP21074
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240021090467
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment456
White80.9%
Hispanic / Latino6.4%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian2.5%
Two or More Races5.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
80.9%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
4.5%
Asian
2.5%
Two+
5.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.