Very Good
#439 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 32% in state
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County Public Schools · Union Bridge, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
119 North Main Street, Union Bridge, MD 21791
- Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average438/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,460
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carroll County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 476 | Compare → |
| Freedom District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 643 | Compare → |
| Piney Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
| Spring Garden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 456 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #27 of 40
- District spending per student
- $16,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is a public elementary school in Union Bridge, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
What grades does Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary serve?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary rank in MD?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary ranks #439 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary a charter school?
No, Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary?
42.3% of students at Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3307
- Area population (ZIP 21791)
- 4,734
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21791; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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