Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Winchester Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Winchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Winchester Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
William Winchester Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Winchester Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
12%
33%
White
67%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Winchester Elementary School's ranking?
William Winchester Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William Winchester Elementary School often compared to?
William Winchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William Winchester Elementary School?
605 students attend William Winchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of William Winchester Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Winchester Elementary School?
William Winchester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Winchester Elementary School offer ?
William Winchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Winchester Elementary School part of?
William Winchester Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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