Thurmont Primary serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurmont Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurmont Primary's student population of 287 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurmont Primary is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
3%
33%
White
85%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thurmont Primary often compared to?
Thurmont Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Catoctin High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thurmont Primary?
287 students attend Thurmont Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thurmont Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurmont Primary?
Thurmont Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurmont Primary offer ?
Thurmont Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurmont Primary part of?
Thurmont Primary is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.
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