Thurmont Primary

7989 Rocky Ridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Thurmont Primary's student population of 287 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thurmont Primary is 0.27, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
3%
33%
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White
85%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thurmont Primary often compared to?
Thurmont Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Catoctin High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thurmont Primary?
287 students attend Thurmont Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thurmont Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurmont Primary?
Thurmont Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurmont Primary offer ?
Thurmont Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurmont Primary part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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