Parr's Ridge Elementary School

202 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parr's Ridge Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parr's Ridge Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Parr's Ridge Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
2%
32%
White
78%
31%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parr's Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Parr's Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary School?
391 students attend Parr's Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Parr's Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parr's Ridge Elementary School?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parr's Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parr's Ridge Elementary School part of?
Parr's Ridge Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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