What grades does Piney Ridge Elementary serve?

Piney Ridge Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Sykesville, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Piney Ridge Elementary located?

Piney Ridge Elementary is located at Sykesville, MD in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Piney Ridge Elementary?

Piney Ridge Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What schools are in Sykesville, MD?

Sykesville, MD is served by the local school district. Piney Ridge Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Piney Ridge Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Sykesville, Maryland|Carroll County Public Schools

Sykesville, MD 21784

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Aug

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Mon

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Aug

Wed

Pre-service Professional Day for TeachersStaff Day

Aug

Thu

Pre-service Professional Day for Teachers and Instructional AssistantsStaff Day

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

583

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Carroll County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

21.1%

Phone

(410)751-3535

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40%

64th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

39%

83th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

6.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

24 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1

Worse than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

422

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,548

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,200

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,844

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 39%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$394,495

+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr

Baltimore, MD metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

8.9%

Below 150% poverty line

3.2%

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Uninsured residents

5.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,467

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,149

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

904 (29%)

Speech/Language Impairment

720 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

581 (18%)

Autism

325 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

137 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

112 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

578

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

New Teacher Orientation

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

New Teacher Orientation

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Pre-service Professional Days for Teachers and Instructional Assistants

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Professional Learning Day No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Professional Learning/Meeting Day for Teachers (Students Off) Schools Closed for Students; Non-Work day for Instructional Assistants	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early Dismissal - End of Marking Period Marking Period Ends. Two hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide; Teachers work on End of Marking Period Items	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Second Marking Period	exam	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal - Last day before Thanksgiving Holiday Schools/Offices Two hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday - Carroll County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Schools/Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal - Last day before Winter Break Schools/Offices Two hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Carroll County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Professional Learning/Meeting Day for Teachers (Students Off) Schools Closed for Students – Teachers work on End of Marking Period Items; Professional Learning/Meeting Day for Identified CASE Employees	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Student Holiday No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Third Marking Period	exam	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Professional Development Day No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Professional Development Day for Teachers (Students Off) Schools Closed for Students; Non-Work Day for Instructional Assistants	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Carroll County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Early Dismissal - End of Marking Period Marking Period Ends. Two hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide; Teachers work on End of Marking Period Items	half_day	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Fourth Marking Period	exam	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal - Professional Learning/Activities for Teachers and Identified CASE Employees Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day for Students Two hours and Forty-five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide; Last Duty Day for Teachers and Instructional Assistants	Event	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Carroll County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth No School - Carroll County Public Schools	Event	—