Frost Elementary School

260 Shaw St
Frostburg, MD 21532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frost Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Frost Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Children Believe, Achieve, And Succeed!

School Rankings

Frost Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frost Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
#106 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
27%
70-74%
45%
50-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
1%
32%
White
88%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
21%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frost Elementary School's ranking?
Frost Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Frost Elementary School often compared to?
Frost Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beall Elementary School, Cresaptown Elementary School, Flintstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Frost Elementary School?
243 students attend Frost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Frost Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frost Elementary School?
Frost Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frost Elementary School offer ?
Frost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frost Elementary School part of?
Frost Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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