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Glade Elementary School

9525 Glade Rd
Walkersville, MD 21793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glade 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Glade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Glade Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Glade Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glade Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#199 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
50%
27%
66%
45%
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
70%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glade Elementary School's ranking?
Glade Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Glade Elementary School often compared to?
Glade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walkersville Elementary School, Lewistown 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 27% MD state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Glade Elementary School?
554 students attend Glade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Glade Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glade Elementary School?
Glade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glade Elementary School offer ?
Glade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glade Elementary School part of?
Glade Elementary School is part of Frederick County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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