Taneytown Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Taneytown, Maryland 21787 · Carroll County Public Schools
#316 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#22458 of 50,301 nationally
About Taneytown Elementary
Taneytown Elementary is a public elementary located in Taneytown, in the Carroll County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 316th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 2 schools in Taneytown; Taneytown Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Taneytown Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Taneytown Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwest Middle
Taneytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 344 m away
Runnymede Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 6.4 km away
Francis Scott Key High
Union Bridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
906 students · 7.4 km away
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Union Bridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 8.5 km away
Maple Avenue MS
Littlestown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 13 km away
Alloway Creek El Sch
Littlestown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
746 students · 13 km away
Littlestown SHS
Littlestown · Public high · Grades 9–12
532 students · 13 km away
New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary
Keymar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students · 14 km away
Emmitsburg Elementary
Emmitsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students · 15 km away
Westminster Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Maryland City Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Pasadena Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Rogers Heights Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Windsor Farm Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Morrell Park Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
Forest Hill Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taneytown Elementary a good school?
Taneytown Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #316 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Taneytown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Taneytown Elementary ranks #316 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #22458 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taneytown Elementary?
Taneytown Elementary had 450 students in 2025.
Is Taneytown Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Taneytown Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taneytown Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taneytown Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.