Frost Elementary School

260 Shaw St
Frostburg, MD 21532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 239 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Frost Elementary School's student population of 239 students has grown by 11% 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
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Frost Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frost Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
#85 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
60-64%
25%
70-74%
45%
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
1%
33%
White
90%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frost Elementary School's ranking?
Frost Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,347 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 Cresaptown Elementary School, Beall Elementary School, Flintstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
239 students attend Frost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Frost Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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