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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Frost Elementary serves the western part of Frostburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 20.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest points of the attendance zone are up to 6.3 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
1%
32%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
88%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Gray
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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