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#607 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 45% in state
Flintstone Elementary
Elementary School · Allegany County Public Schools · Flintstone, MD
An Allegany County Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22000 National Pike Ne, Flintstone, MD 21530
- Math 36% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flintstone Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Flintstone 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$63,904
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Allegany County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
| Cash Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
| Frost ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 239 | Compare → |
| Northeast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 273 | 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.
Allegany County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #13 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flintstone Elementary is listed in Allegany County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flintstone Elementary
Flintstone Elementary is a public elementary school in Flintstone, MD, part of Allegany County Public Schools, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flintstone Elementary
What grades does Flintstone Elementary serve?
Flintstone Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Flintstone Elementary?
Flintstone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flintstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flintstone Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flintstone Elementary rank in MD?
Flintstone Elementary ranks #607 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Flintstone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Flintstone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Flintstone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flintstone Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flintstone Elementary a charter school?
No, Flintstone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flintstone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Flintstone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flintstone Elementary?
59.1% of students at Flintstone 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
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allegany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (301) 478-2434
- Area population (ZIP 21530)
- 1,481
- Area median age
- 54.2
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 21530; 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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