Blue Heron Elementary School serves 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Heron Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Heron Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
5%
33%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary School?
615 students attend Blue Heron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blue Heron Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Heron Elementary School?
Blue Heron Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Heron Elementary School offer ?
Blue Heron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Heron Elementary School part of?
Blue Heron Elementary School is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.
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