At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
221
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
53%-0.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Accident Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Accident, Maryland. The school enrolls 221 students. It is part of the Garrett County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
221 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGarrett County Public Schools
County24023
CityAccident
ZIP21520
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240036000662
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment221
White90.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
90.0%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.