Frost Elementary School
Tel:
(301)689-5168
- Frost Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 42%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 44%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Frost Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 61%.
- Frost Elementary School operates within the Allegany County School District.
Top Placements
Frost Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Frost Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Frost Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1367 schools in Maryland (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Frost Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 44% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 34% |
| White | 95% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Frost Elementary School is Allegany County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Allegany County School District's student population of 8,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $15,996 in this district is less than the state average of $16,454. The district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $15,545 is less than the state average of $16,634. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Allegany County School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 22 | 28 |
| Number of Students Managed | 8,812 | 17,941 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
| District Total Revenue | $143 MM | $295 MM |
| District Spending | $139 MM | $298 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $15,996 | $16,454 |
| District Spending / Student | $15,545 | $16,634 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Frost Elementary School is Mountain Ridge High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mount Savage Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beall Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Frostburg Beall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
1.0 miles
3 E College Ave
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301)689-3636 1.0 PK-5 456 - Frostburg Mountain Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 825 students
1.6 miles
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301)689-3377 1.6 9-12 825 - Frostburg Route 40 Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 139 students
3.1 miles
17764 National Pike
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301)689-6132 3.1 PK-5 139 - Mount Savage Mount Savage Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 395 students
3.5 miles
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301)264-3220 3.5 6-8 395 - Mount Savage Mt. Savage Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 207 students
3.5 miles
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301)264-3220 3.5 PK-5 207
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