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#615 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 45% in state
Based on limited data
Parr's Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County Public Schools · Mt. Airy, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
202 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MD statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parr's Ridge 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$154,844
Median home value
$532,200
Median rent
$2,117/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Meeting SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Twin Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Little Travelers Daycare & Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Mount Airy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Parr's Ridge Elementary is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parr's Ridge Elementary
Parr's Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Mt. Airy, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parr's Ridge Elementary
What grades does Parr's Ridge Elementary serve?
Parr's Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary?
Parr's Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parr's Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parr's Ridge Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parr's Ridge Elementary rank in MD?
Parr's Ridge Elementary ranks #615 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Parr's Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Parr's Ridge 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.
Is Parr's Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Parr's Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parr's Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Parr's Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parr's Ridge Elementary?
25.8% of students at Parr's Ridge 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3559
- Area population (ZIP 21771)
- 32,827
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 21771; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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