Kemptown Elementary School

3456 Kemptown Church Rd
Monrovia, MD 21770
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kemptown 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 63% (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 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Kemptown Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Kemptown is for Kids

School Rankings

Kemptown 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 Kemptown Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#89 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
63%
27%
70-74%
45%
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
4%
32%
White
70%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
(22-23)
12.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kemptown Elementary School's ranking?
Kemptown Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kemptown Elementary School often compared to?
Kemptown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Urbana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% 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 Kemptown Elementary School?
448 students attend Kemptown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kemptown Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemptown Elementary School?
Kemptown Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemptown Elementary School offer ?
Kemptown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kemptown Elementary School part of?
Kemptown Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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