Sandymount Elementary School

Sandymount Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2222 Old Westminster Pike,  Finksburg, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
4.3
579 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
478:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
79.4%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 14 Reviews
3.0 other
8/1/2025
I just graduated from this school, from K-5 it was okay. The teachers don't give homework a lot it's usually just reviews for unit tests. But the way they handle bullying is terrible, people in my 5th grade class could literally make fun of someones ethnicity and call them a name and they won't do a...
5.0 parent
8/1/2023
We have had 3 kids go through Sandymount and they all loved it. Great environment, caring and interactive teachers, and the kids actually enjoyed being in school.
1.0 parent
4/2/2020
They don't teach proper hand washing nor encourage it before lunch.
5.0 parent
12/6/2019
There is something special about Sandymount. This Thanksgiving while my son (4th grade) was saying grace, he said, "I'm thankful for good food and a good school". That about sums it up...

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Sandymount Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Finksburg, MD, in the Westminster neighborhood, and is served by the Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 579 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Sandymount Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gerstell Academy, and more. Learn more about what Finksburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sandymount Elementary School.

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