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Winfield Elementary School

4401 Salem Bottom Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winfield 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 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Winfield Elementary School's student population of 697 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Winfield 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 Winfield Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
#197 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
55%
27%
62%
45%
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
92%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Winfield Elementary School's ranking?
Winfield Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winfield Elementary School often compared to?
Winfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linton Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Winfield Elementary School?
697 students attend Winfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Winfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winfield Elementary School?
Winfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winfield Elementary School offer ?
Winfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winfield Elementary School part of?
Winfield Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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