Kemptown Elementary

Set in Monrovia, Maryland, Kemptown Elementary is a mid-tier K-5 school, one of the schools within Frederick County Public Schools. It educates 448 students across grades K through 5.

Frederick County Public Schools runs 67 schools in total, collectively educating 48,054 students. Kemptown Elementary is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Kemptown Elementary records that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment; the rest consists of 13% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Frederick County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Kemptown Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 14% of students at Kemptown Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Frederick County (around 37%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Kemptown Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 65.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 65.2%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Frederick County indicate median household earnings sit near $122,002, about 46% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Kemptown Elementary is one of 69 public schools in Frederick County (combined enrollment of about 48,054 students).

The closest other public school is Green Valley Elementary, roughly 1.9 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Kemptown Elementary at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 57.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Kemptown Elementary's enrollment has edged up 15% since 2018, when it stood at 389 (now 448). The White share of enrollment declined from 78% to 70% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.