Freedom District Elementary School in Sykesville, Maryland on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Freedom District Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10064948,"projectId":9435794,"letterContent":"The items you contributed to have made a great impact in my classroom. There has been a noticeable difference between this year and last with how students interact with my calming corner. There are items that better fit their needs and allow them to regain control, calm down, and refocus themselves. Last year it felt almost like a time out corner where kids go when they're upset. Now I feel as though I'm creating a safe space to calm down. \r\n\r\nThere was lots of gasp when my students started to see all that was added to the calming corner. They asked if they could keep things and take them with them to their other classes. I'm grateful to be able to offer more headphones to students as well. Being in a music class can get very loud and overwhelming, and while it's something I've grown used to, that is not the case for many. Keeping students comfortable in an environment meant to be fun is imperative.\r\n\r\nAs my classroom continues to grow and evolve, I am hoping to add more musical decor to create a sense of comfort in the room. After a year and a half, things are coming together, but I want the room to be cozy, comfy, and a place students want to be. These calming items are a big step forward in creating a space for all my students to feel welcome and accepted. \r\n\r\nThank you for all your help, my students wouldn't have the same experience without you!","fullyFundedDate":1757611202170,"projectUrl":"project/mental-wellbeing-in-the-music-classroom/9435794/","projectTitle":"Mental Wellbeing in the Music Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Neat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10064948"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64516","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":627,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":10,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":82,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.7,"schoolId":64516,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Freedom District Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Freedom District Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/carroll-county-public-school-district/freedom-district-elementary-school/64516"}

About this school

Freedom District Elementary School is a town public school in Sykesville, Maryland that is part of Carroll County Public School District. It serves 627 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.4:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

627 Students

34 Teachers

5626 Sykesville Rd

Sykesville, MD 21784 View local requests

http://www.carrollk12.org/fes/

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Freedom District Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mx. Neat

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Freedom District Elementary School Demographics

10%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Freedom District Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.