Lewistown Elementary School

11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewistown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lewistown Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Lewistown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewistown Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#578 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
22%
21%
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Black
3%
33%
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White
68%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Lewistown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lewistown Elementary School's ranking?
Lewistown Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lewistown Elementary School often compared to?
Lewistown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yellow Springs Elementary School, Glade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Lewistown Elementary School?
168 students attend Lewistown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lewistown Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewistown Elementary School?
Lewistown Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewistown Elementary School offer ?
Lewistown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewistown Elementary School part of?
Lewistown Elementary School is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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